MARCH 20189Companies can help close the skills gap by providing effcient training to the workforce and change the attitude that only work of higher quality is acceptableIt is not the fault of the governments or the bureaucrats to invite others to solve our problems. It is the lack of trust that the solution can be developed indigenously. Our workforce can get things done, probably faster than anyone can, but the delivered product lacks quality and attention to detail. Because of this we are unable to complete globally. Our workforce needs to be inspired and skilled better. All the initiatives are focussing on skilling unemployed youth so that they can work, but there is no focus on creating workforce that lives up to global standards. Companies can help close the skills gap by providing efficient training to the workforce and adopt the attitude that only work of higher quality will be acceptable. This should push employees to fill the skill gapsand deliver better. We can be trained and people can adapt to changes quickly. But it has to be directed towards the goal and ample training is to be provided. This will have a ripple effect and challenge other companies to follow. The delivered products will be of higher quality which subsequently attracts global customers. This will position the companies to compete globally and start attaining global standards.Educational institutions will now be required to change their curriculum to meet the standards of the companies for better placements. While this all sounds like a good fantasy dream, we can see some examples around us. Entertainment industry has recently witnessed a blockbuster which pushed the boundaries of Indian cinema to greater heights. This happened only because of great attention to detail and grand vision. Similarly, our space program has witnessed quite a few achievements lately and is proving exemplary to many countries. Examples like this can be found, but are sporadic. For us to make big impact in the global arena and to compete at global standards, every company needs to push their standards higher and inspire their teams to achieve bigger goals.Bill Gates in his recent visit to India said "My biggest disappointment is the education system. I do want to create higher expectations about it". While it is of concern to the wealthiest man in the world, it should be of greater concern to all of us, the biggest population in the world.
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