approach whereas the second leads to the perception of a lagging support mindset. During my own career journey, I took a Business Finance certification to augment my understanding. It helped me actively participate in business discussions, listen for
the need, and design HR solutions that were aligned to a specific outcome.
Build an outside-in focus. Business acumen can never be developed by looking only internally. In one of my
international assignments, I was fortunate enough to work with the global head of HR while preparing a paper on the future of corporate healthcare in the US. The research needed for this helped me not only understand the nuances of American corporates; it also J U LY- A U G U S T 2 0 1 8
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