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THE HRD MISSIONARY

Role and Functions of HRD Managers

and HRD Departments

T. V. RAO

Chairman, TVRLS

Former Professor

Indian Institute of Management

Ahmedabad

For Those who Believe in Human Resources

as Possibilities

The world is changing at a very fast pace. There is an increased realistion today that there are no limits to Human Potential. Human Resources and it’s synonyms-Talent, Competencies, Capabilities, can be developed to an unlimited extent and in unexpected directions. Human capabilities can be conceived as possibilities and need not be restricted by measuring and putting a cap on their limts. Creating Intellectual capital is becoming the order of the day. The changing significance of Human Resources and Human Possibilites, brings new perspectives. These include the following:

1. Every one should take charge of their own development. All of us

should therefore become our own HRD Managers;

2. An HR Professional today can play a much more significant role,

besides playing the role with a missionary zeal and spirit; for example,

HR Professionals could think ahead of their CEOs and influence their

thinking, etc. Therefore, the time has come for HR to lift itself up and

play a much more significant role;

3. HR’s main contribution in the future is going to be to make every

professional take charge of their own learning and help them become

their own HRD manager;

4. HR Professionals can be in the driver’s seat and bring about

transformation in their units and organization