Skill Inventory for the Young Indian Professional

Skill Inventory for the Young Indian Professional

- by Vijay V. Bhat *

Page - 5 Technology is an Investment and not an Expense This applies to both the professional and the individual level. At an individual level a mobile phone, a Home PC or Laptop is always a good investment. Learn to make the best use of Internet and E-mail. Also be very conscious of how change in technology can throw up new career and business opportunities, the BPO Industry is a case in the point. Cultivate Team Skills Today the dynamism of the business environment and the changes in technology have meant that it is no longer possible for one individual to again enough knowledge or expertise even in one area let alone across multiple areas. Most activities therefore need to be performed by Teams who can complement each others skills. Organizations have realized this and now place a heavy premium on Team skills of an individual, both ability to work in a team and manage a team. This would apply no matter what level or seniority you rise to within the organization. If you are an entrepreneur, beyond a particular point the growth of your business will depend on having the right people on your team and your ability to encourage them to work in your team. Prepare for a Gender Neutral work environment This is a touchy subject and I will try to address it in the best possible way. As the years go by this would more important. In the past decades, the stress was on Equal Opportunity and Affirmative action, where women were encouraged by the establishment to join the workforce. Today this is a given, affirmative action is relevant only in the public sector. In the private sector, there more women joining the workforce, this is a resultant of better educational opportunities available to the middle class. As you enter the workforce, you will come across instances where you work closely with the other gender in the same team or as your subordinates or superiors