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Which is why this story about a looming technical skills gap in India in the The New York Times got my attention this morning.
The article talks about a study from a local trade group, the National Association of Software and Service Companies (aka Nasscom), which found that only one in four engineering graduates were "employable." The study pointed to deficiencies in technical skills, English language skills and presentation skills as issues.
Does this sound like deja vu to you? I'll bet it does.
Pretty much every conversation I have with solution providers right now somehow finds its way around to hiring, and the trouble you're having finding skilled candidates. Some of you blame our immigration policies. Some of you blame our education policies. Some of you blame your own internal staff development strategies and chalk it up to a painful business transition.
The fact is, we apparently aren't the only ones hurting. Which may give you a short-term competitive thrill.
Regardless of how you view this interesting little development, maybe it's time to stop blaming each other and establish some policies to reverse the trend.
I'll point back to my column about mentoring this week; I found Atrion's strategy refreshing.
Have any ideas of your own? Send your notions and constructive contributions to hclancy@cmp.com.
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