George Ho

George Ho serves as a Professor at the University of Southern California's Bovard College, teaching in the Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) program. Concurrently, he works as a consultant in Deloitte's Federal Human Capital practice, focusing on strategic change management and culture transformation for government clients.

Education

• BA in International Affairs from George Washington University (concentrations: International Economics, Environmental Resources)
• Master's in Human Resources Management from Georgetown University (concentration: Strategic Human Capital Management)

Research Focus: Ho specializes in Strategic Change Management – ensuring organizations successfully implement changes required for strategic goals – and Culture Transformation, aligning workplace behavior with organizational strategy. His work emphasizes HR's evolution from transactional functions to strategic business partnerships, famously advocating that professionals must "design the table" rather than merely "get a seat at the table." He examines HR challenges across sectors, particularly the complexities of mission-driven environments like government and non-profits where resource constraints amplify cultural management difficulties.

Professional Guidance: Ho passionately mentors students to gain cross-sector experiences and develop advanced communication skills. He stresses that effective HR requires understanding organizational strategy holistically and building relationships through active listening and insightful questioning. His teaching leverages real-world case studies to demonstrate HR's critical impact on organizational outcomes.