Jane Okonkwo

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Head of HR at Elim Housing Association

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Overview

Jane Okonkwo is the Head of HR at Elim Housing Association, specializing in strategic and operational HR. A Chartered Member of the CIPD with an MSc, she aligns people strategies with business goals to improve employee engagement. Colleagues describe her as engaging, innovative, and a committed team player.

Jane is passionate about professional development within the HR community and supporting the next generation. She actively uses her professional network to help university students secure valuable work placements, demonstrating a commitment to mentoring and creating opportunities for others.

She once pioneered a dress code policy that was proposed for adoption across the entire Federal Inland Revenue Service.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Very Quick

Strong-Willed

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Topics They Care About

People & Culture
Her role involves developing an annual "People & Culture strategy" to improve employee engagement and help colleagues fulfill their potential.
HR Professionalism
As a Chartered Member, she publicly celebrates the CIPD badge as important recognition for the skills and expertise the HR role demands.
Corporate Values
She actively participates in and posts about company-wide events dedicated to reflecting on the organization's core values.

Media Appearances

Jane has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2023
Head of HR at Elim Housing Association
9-2021 - 2-2023
Human Resources Manager at CLIMAR INDUSTRIES LIMITED
1-2017 - 10-2019
Senior Manager Human Resources at Federal Inland Revenue Service
1-2012 - 1-2017
Manager, Human Capital Management &Development at Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
9-2010 - 1-2012
Deputy Manager, Corporate Communication at Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

Education

2019 - 2021
Master of Science - MSc from Cardiff Metropolitan University
9-2005 - 7-2006
Master's degree from University of South Wales

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Insights For Selling To Jane

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jane is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jane

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jane move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Jane take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Jane

Personality Compatibility


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