Transforming Schools, Shaping Cultures: Abhilasha Deshmukh (Group HR Director at Global Schools Group)
As Group HR Director at Global Schools Foundation, Abhilasha leads people strategy, talent development, and organisational transformation across 12 international school brands in 11 countries, supporting more than 5,500 employees worldwide. Her career spans over two decades in senior HR leadership roles across Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, Japan, South Korea, and the UK, with expertise in digital HR transformation, global workforce expansion, and inclusive culture building. A certified ICF Professional Coach, Abhilasha is passionate about leadership development, coaching, and creating thriving workplaces. She holds a Master’s in Human Resource Management from Savitribai Phule Pune University.
In this episode of the HR Impact Show, we explore the challenges and learnings of integrating schools across different cultures and countries with Abhilasha Deshmukh, Group HR Director at Global Schools Group. Abhilasha shares her journey from an early interest in HR to leading people and culture in 67 campuses across 11 countries.
We dive into the nuances of managing fast-paced growth, fostering a unified purpose, and leveraging AI in education. Moreover, Abhilasha discusses creating psychological safety, building a coaching culture, and her personal evolution as a certified coach. Tune in to discover insights on maintaining global consistency while allowing local flexibility, and much more.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Welcome to the HR Impact Show
02:02 Abhilasha Deshmukh's HR Journey
05:13 Managing Growth and Diversity
11:10 Global Consistency and Local Flexibility
19:51 Coaching and Leadership Development
29:12 Future Trends in Education
32:42 Rapid Fire Questions
35:08 Conclusion and Farewell
Resources
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Join top global people leaders for honest conversations about how to build and transform high-performing cultures.
Hear from CHROs and HR experts from global and world-renowned organisations as they share their top people analytics tips, leadership journeys, lessons and challenges while navigating the complexities of transformation and the multi-generational and diverse cultures in Asia.
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