Proactivity and Partnership: HR Leaders in International Schools in China
Unprecedented Opportunities and Challenges
International and independent schools in China have faced unprecedented opportunities and challenges over the last few years, necessitating a proactive, adaptive, and innovative approach to ensure high-quality leadership, faculty, and staff retention in schools.
Reactive Past, Proactive Future
Most schools in China had no choice but to be more reactive to recent challenges, but it's time to shift the focus towards a more proactive approach. Human Resource leaders in schools can play a crucial role in navigating these complex issues and driving school success.
HR: An Essential Partner
The need and opportunity for HR leaders in schools have never been more important. Even with borders reopening, international schools in China face a competitive hiring market for quality expatriate workers and need to adapt to the increasing quality and availability of local hires. The turnover in recent years has resulted in a larger percentage of new leadership and faculty, requiring schools to design efficient onboarding and retention strategies. Additionally, schools may need to refresh their culture, mission, vision, and values to align with changing circumstances. Experienced HR leaders can be an essential partner for school success, providing guidance and expertise in developing effective strategies for recruiting, retaining, and developing talent.
HR at the Leadership Table
Despite the critical role that HR leaders can play and the experience they may bring, they are not always involved in strategic decision-making processes or leadership tables. This limits their influence and value, and schools miss out on the benefits a proactive HR strategy can bring. Now is the time for HR leaders to increase their influence, value, and impact in schools.
Join us!
If you're an HR leader in an international or bilingual school in China, we invite you to join us for the Leading in Your Role: Human Resource Managers event on May 11 to 12, 2023. This workshop provides an opportunity to network with peers, share insights and best practices, and to be upskilled and inspired in these exciting times. By building strong relationships with other leaders in the school and ensuring that HR considerations are integrated into overall strategic planning, HR leaders can help their schools thrive in the midst of these challenging times. Register now to secure your spot!
About PD Academia and Ray Chow
PD Academia is a professional development and leadership consultancy that supports international and bilingual schools in Asia. The organization provides strategic planning, policy development, and faculty and staff training and development to help schools achieve their mission and vision.
Ray Chow is a leadership consultant and executive coach based in Beijing, China, with over 25 years of experience. He has led Human Resources, People, and Learning Functions in Asia and Canada for MNCs, NGOs and youth organizations. He consults and coaches leaders in areas of influence, effectiveness, and impact, including with some of the top international schools in Asia..
