*The DNA of Great HR Pros

*What is DNA?Google Says:

1. Deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is...

2. The fundamental and distinctive characteristics of someone or something, esp. when regarded as unchangeable.

Tim Says:

-It’s the crap that makes us unique!

*Definition of Greatness

*8 Traits of Great HR Pros

<Meaning HR Pros who “Get It”>

*Political Savviness

How To Increase It

*Know who you are: Purist, Team Player, Street Fighter, or a Maneuverer.

*Know your political culture.

*Be visible, Be appropriate, Be consistent.

*Use Leverage.

*Sheer Cojones

How Do I Get Some?*Start New Stuff, constantly

*Learn to Shout!

*Stand Up for Someone Else

*Speak to People You Don’t know

*Say What Is In Your Heart

*Presentation Chops

How Can I Improve?

*Know your stuff!

*Tell a story to get your point across

*Practice, practice, practice.

*Start small

*Less is more!

<check out www.presentationzen.com>

*Marketing Chops

But I’m In HR!

3 Step Marketing Degree1. Define your ideal client/customer.

2. Craft a Message that speaks to your clients/customers (EVP is an example).

3. Select your strategy to reach your ideal client/customer.

*Wit & Irreverence

HR ¹ Likeable

*No Left Turns

*Be Passionate About What You Do

*Assume Goodwill

*Control Your Insecurities

*Have some Flexibility

*Humility is Endearing

*Be Yes!

*Your Ability to ABC

Always Be Closing

*The 4 D’s to Closing:

*Discovery

*Diagnosis

*Design

*Delivery

*You must be able to Negotiate in HR!

*Futurist

Staying Ahead of the Curve*Don’t get caught up in “Making it Yourself”

*Be willing to do what others aren’t.

*Set your own Standards.

*Collaborate with Others

*Consulting Skills

How Do I Get There?*Put your needs

second.

*Work to see the larger organizational picture.

*Make time for internal relationships.

*Be the Expert!

The 8 Traits of a Great HR Pro

*Political Savvy

*Ability to Speak the Truth

*Presentation Chops

*Marketing Chops

*Sheer Likeability

*Being Able to Close

*Futurist

*Consultative Skills

*What Did I miss?

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