Why should companies emphasize the importance of soft skills training?
Let us talk about Indian companies. There is no questioning the
fact the Indians are very competent with technical skills, but the
critical question is, “Will this suffice for them to be globally
competitive?” The wide rivers of culture, language and environment
can only be crossed with being proficient with soft skills. Also,
today Indian companies are facing intense competition from MNCs
who are offering identical services in their own backyard. The only
way that Indian companies can continue to dominate this space is
by up-skilling their employees in soft skills. Hence the significant
increase for soft skills training in India.
According to a NASSCOM-McKinsey study, the Indian
software industry is expected to gross US$50 billion in exports
in 2008! This is based on an average growth rate of 35 percent per
year. This has in turn created the need for technically sound professionals
who have the people management skills to be effective managers.
A survey of IT recruitment advertisements will clearly reveal that
at entry-level positions technical skills are emphasized. However,
soft skills like effective communication, the ability to work in
teams and strong interpersonal skills are what enable a person to
move up the ladder.
“The world is flat and we are constantly interacting
with people who come from different cultures and countries. Hence
it is vital to understand the customer, not only in terms of the
project delivery but also with reference to their perspective, in
order to relate to them.” says Pramila Mathew, CEO of MMM
Training Solutions. This compelling need is driving the market for
soft skills training like Managerial Training, Team Leadership,
Outbound Training, Executive Training and Corporate Leadership Training.
Welcome to MMM Training Solutions! We are specialists
in Soft Skills Training and Technical Training. We are Training
Consultants who create and deliver training that is tailor-made
for your organization’s particular needs. Enjoy the tour through
our website and contact us to discuss your training needs.
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