HR Leadership:  Driving Organizational Performance June 2008 In this issue: HR Leaders at the Crossroads:  What It Takes to be an HR Superstar Needed:  Courage, Competence and Confidence to Take HR to the Next Level What Really Drives Performance in Your Organization? HR Cannot Drive Corporate Innovation Alone:  3 Elements to Learn How to Become a Leader of Influence
Visit OI Partners at SHRM '08! If you are planning to attend the Society for Human Resource Management annual conference and expo, June 22 - 25, in Chicago, please visit OI Partners at booth numbers 4142 and 4143. We will feature an exciting new offering for organizations. You won't want to miss our announcement! We also will have a drawing for an Apple iPod Nano (4GB, silver). Participate in our annual survey at the booth to enter. We hope to see you there!	When a CEO decides to seek a top HR executive, will he or she seek an SVP HR (or CHRO), or will he or she seek a business executive who has functional expertise in human resources? The difference is subtle but illustrative of the challenges facing human resource executives today. A "seat at the table," long sought by HR executives, brings a need for a difference orientation. Global knowledge, financial acumen, expertise in metrics and contributions to strategic planning are all requisites. The following articles are focused on different skills required of top HR executives. Sincerely, Anne Mahoney Glose OI Partners - E. K. Ward & Associates Buffalo, NY HR Leaders at the Crossroads:  What It Takes to be an HR Superstar Management Research Group performed a study of 1,770 HR professionals from 670 organizations. The global study of leadership effectiveness found that a number of leadership behaviors reliably distinguish superior HR leaders (the superstars) from less effective ones. Needed:  Courage, Competence and Confidence to Take HR to the Next Level We have found that there are several reasons why "taking HR to the next level" is not a top priority or focus for HR leaders. Some of these reasons may ring true for you. What Really Drives Performance in Your Organization? Do we understand how our employees think and make decisions? Each employee thinks about his work tasks differently and has a unique perspective about his role within the business. Here are steps you can take to increase performance and market worth. HR Cannot Drive Corporation Innovation Alone:  3 Elements to Learn Innovation has become a critical element in long-term corporate strategy. However, you first need to determine if your culture is receptive to innovators and how it processes innovation. There are three elements that determine your company's ability to innovate. How to Become a Leader of Influence Dr. John C. Maxwell stated, "The true measure of leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less." So how do you become a leader of influence? Here are several points for you to consider.

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