HOD Full Form

HOD full form is the Head of Department which is responsible for monitoring working in the department and they are the head of that particular department in an organization or institution.

What is the full form of HOD?

As mentioned above the full form of HOD is Head of Department who person heads a department in any organization or institution. The person controls the overall functioning of the department he/she is heading. They create aims, objectives, goals, policies, procedures, etc for employees working under them. HOD is responsible for running the department smoothly and monitors everyone on a regular basis. The person resolves all the issues and problems within the department. In the education field, HOD has to manage students, teachers and staff.

What is the Minimum Requirement for becoming HOD?

As there are no eligibility criteria for becoming a HOD in a department but still there are some requirements for becoming a HOD which are listed below:

• Experience of minimum 10 to 15 years in that department
•  Candidate should have a master’s degree from any recognized institution

 Skills Required for Becoming HOD

Below mentioned are the skills required to become a successful HOD which will help in the smooth working and functioning of the department:

• Excellent in written and verbal communication
•  Good Public speaking skills
•  Good interpersonal abilities
• Good Mindset
•  Strong in managing things
•  Excellent leadership quality
•  Good at maintaining relationships with employees and students

Roles and Responsibilities of HOD

Mentioned below are the roles and responsibilities of HOD:

• They have to take complete responsibility for their department
• They have to communicate or coordinate with employees, managers, Dean, supervisors
• They have to observe, evaluate and make recommendations
• They have to schedule regular meetings in order to take reports on work, suggestions, reviews, progress etc
• They have to organize training sessions for teachers and students
• They have to hire employees for their department
•  They have to ensure their all employee are happy
• They have to organize multiple seminars and workshops
• They have to monitor daily activities
• They have to encourage teachers and students regularly
•  They have to organize field visits for the students
• They have to create/update curriculum/ syllabus as per the need

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