Business schools across the United States and abroad are always on a catchup mode with the industry expectations. Why business schools are not front runners in training students for industry and consulting?
Authors of this article discuss this topic by first setting the expectations from the industry and then how business schools can cope up with the evolving trends. Many authors ([1], [11], [13]) have identified the skill gaps in the industry and how business schools can work towards bridging the gap. There are research reports such as [13], that identified the misconception about the business schools expectations based on a survey of business school leaders globally (excluding China and USA). In the USA, even
though business schools have strived hard to create an industry pro-environment in the class rooms, the gap continues to exist. The authors of this article address the industry needs first and explore potential solutions to address the skills gap.
Employers face challenges finding and retaining entry-level talent, yet rely on outdated hiring practices like requiring college degrees. This denies opportunity youth skills-building opportunities and ignores a potential talent pool. While employers value cultural fit, they lack objective assessment tools. Benefits should meet all workers' needs, like childcare for opportunity youth. Impact hiring could help employers access overlooked talent while improving opportunities for disadvantaged groups.
This study focuses on determining a working ‘selection criteria model’ that will help Information
Technology (IT) companies choose the right candidates to work on their IT projects in areas such as system
design, requirement gathering and management,
Need for Process Management in IT and ITESASQ India
Chandra Kumar Raman has 21 years of experience in quality processes and delivery excellence. He currently works at HP leading their quality operations and driving various initiatives. He is also the president of SPIN Chennai, a forum for software professionals to exchange ideas on software process improvement. SPIN Chennai aims to establish a leadership forum for open exchange of SPI experiences and ideas to promote higher levels of process maturity and software quality.
Every year, Kelly Services conducts a comprehensive survey of talent issues in many industries the world over. It is one aspect of an aggressive campaign to help the world’s companies understand what attracts, engages and motivates workers. This report is covering our findings about what workers in High Tech want.
The document summarizes the results of a 2012 talent shortage survey conducted by ManpowerGroup. Some key findings include:
1) Over a third of employers reported being unable to find needed talent despite high unemployment levels, with a lack of technical skills and available candidates being the top reasons.
2) Skilled trades workers were again the most difficult to fill globally after dropping to third in 2011.
3) Surprisingly, the percentage of employers expecting talent shortages to have little impact grew from 36% in 2011 to 56% in 2012, possibly reflecting a new normal of operating with shortages.
4) Talent shortages were most acute in Asia Pacific, especially for sales and IT/engineering roles, and in
Today, Asia-Pacific—and in particular the fast-emerging
nations in its midst—is once again taking centrestage in
the worldwide marketplace. This is the Asian century, and the region’s organisations—
as well as the talented individuals that lead them—
are going to need to adapt, fast.
Role of Consultancy in Bridging Gap Between the Expectation of Jean Shah
This document discusses the role of consultancy in bridging the gap between management student expectations and industry expectations. It provides an overview of the global consulting industry and revenues. It also discusses the present situation of management graduates in India, the expectations of both students and the industry. There is a gap between their mindsets. The document outlines the objectives, research methodology, data collection methods, data analysis and findings of a study on the role of consultancy in addressing this gap. It analyzes data from questionnaires given to 13 consultancy firms on how they recruit and select management students for client roles.
Employers face challenges finding and retaining entry-level talent, yet rely on outdated hiring practices like requiring college degrees. This denies opportunity youth skills-building opportunities and ignores a potential talent pool. While employers value cultural fit, they lack objective assessment tools. Benefits should meet all workers' needs, like childcare for opportunity youth. Impact hiring could help employers access overlooked talent while improving opportunities for disadvantaged groups.
This study focuses on determining a working ‘selection criteria model’ that will help Information
Technology (IT) companies choose the right candidates to work on their IT projects in areas such as system
design, requirement gathering and management,
Need for Process Management in IT and ITESASQ India
Chandra Kumar Raman has 21 years of experience in quality processes and delivery excellence. He currently works at HP leading their quality operations and driving various initiatives. He is also the president of SPIN Chennai, a forum for software professionals to exchange ideas on software process improvement. SPIN Chennai aims to establish a leadership forum for open exchange of SPI experiences and ideas to promote higher levels of process maturity and software quality.
Every year, Kelly Services conducts a comprehensive survey of talent issues in many industries the world over. It is one aspect of an aggressive campaign to help the world’s companies understand what attracts, engages and motivates workers. This report is covering our findings about what workers in High Tech want.
The document summarizes the results of a 2012 talent shortage survey conducted by ManpowerGroup. Some key findings include:
1) Over a third of employers reported being unable to find needed talent despite high unemployment levels, with a lack of technical skills and available candidates being the top reasons.
2) Skilled trades workers were again the most difficult to fill globally after dropping to third in 2011.
3) Surprisingly, the percentage of employers expecting talent shortages to have little impact grew from 36% in 2011 to 56% in 2012, possibly reflecting a new normal of operating with shortages.
4) Talent shortages were most acute in Asia Pacific, especially for sales and IT/engineering roles, and in
Today, Asia-Pacific—and in particular the fast-emerging
nations in its midst—is once again taking centrestage in
the worldwide marketplace. This is the Asian century, and the region’s organisations—
as well as the talented individuals that lead them—
are going to need to adapt, fast.
Role of Consultancy in Bridging Gap Between the Expectation of Jean Shah
This document discusses the role of consultancy in bridging the gap between management student expectations and industry expectations. It provides an overview of the global consulting industry and revenues. It also discusses the present situation of management graduates in India, the expectations of both students and the industry. There is a gap between their mindsets. The document outlines the objectives, research methodology, data collection methods, data analysis and findings of a study on the role of consultancy in addressing this gap. It analyzes data from questionnaires given to 13 consultancy firms on how they recruit and select management students for client roles.
This document discusses the need to update MBA programs for the 21st century workforce. It notes that traditional MBA focuses on sales and marketing are outdated, and programs now need to emphasize technology, data analytics, and globalization. The document reviews reasons students pursue MBAs and the mismatch between graduate and employer expectations of skills. It argues MBA programs must incorporate more real-world skills and experiences to better prepare graduates for today's jobs.
Employees were surveyed about what factors are important in their careers. While work-life balance, job security, and financial rewards were universally rated as very important, there were differences among subgroups:
- Younger employees valued career advancement more than older employees.
- Women placed more importance on work-life balance, job security, and professional development than men, especially at early career stages.
- Asians and Europeans valued international opportunities far more than Americans.
However, what employees said was important did not always match what actually improved retention and commitment. Understanding these differences is key to attracting and retaining talent.
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Prof.Dr.N.Palaniappan.,MBA.,MCom.,MPhil.,PhD organizes online MBA subject coaching / MBA Assignment help and MBA Project help. Many clients national and international has appreciated Prof.Dr.N.Palaniappan.,MBA., MCom.,MPhil.,PhD for his timely help in the assignments and projects and MBA subject coaching.
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A crisis of competence: The 'skills gap' and what it means for businessBill Sheridan, CAE
Many young professionals are unprepared to meet the challenges posed by a changing and complex world. The reason? The “skills gap.” There’s a chasm between the skills they need to succeed and those they actually possess. Bill Sheridan examines the skills you will need to succeed going forward … and how to get them.
RITE enhances economic vitality in Northeast Ohio by addressing the IT talent gap. The semi-annual talent bulletin documents insights from employer discussions on challenges and potential solutions. Employers identified a lack of qualified mid-level developers and entry-level talent as key issues. Potential solutions discussed include expanding paid internships and partnerships with bootcamps to develop skills in high-demand roles.
RITE enhances economic vitality in Northeast Ohio by addressing the IT talent gap. The semi-annual talent bulletin documents insights from employer discussions on challenges and potential solutions. Employers identified a lack of qualified mid-level developers and entry-level talent as key issues. Potential solutions discussed include expanding paid internships and partnerships with bootcamps to develop skills in high-demand roles.
Workplace 2020 Playbook on Future of Talent AcquisitionCorporateShiksha
Finding the right talent is critical for transforming companies and building comprehensive talent acquisition plans. This document summarizes a roundtable discussion between HR leaders on trends and practices in talent acquisition. Key topics discussed include the need for blended talent strategies using social media and employer branding; assessing candidates using recruitment technology and analytics; ensuring sourcing mixes are optimized between channels like referrals, job boards, and search firms; and the consumerization of talent technology through mobile and modular apps. The discussion also addressed skills gaps, demographic shifts, and using data to gain insights on the future talent landscape.
Preparing the Poor and Vulnerable for Digital Jobs: Lessons from Eight Promis...The Rockefeller Foundation
This report profiles successful demand-driven training programs from across the globe. These programs intentionally configure curriculum and other design elements to meet the needs of potential employers. Demand-driven training programs are a key pillar of our strategy for Digital Jobs Africa Initiative because they help ensure that the skills people learn are right for the job they are seeking. The report includes key lessons from the profiled models that can be used as a guide to successful demand-driven training programs.
Workplace2020 CEO Dialogue on Future of WorkplaceCorporateShiksha
Workplace2020 CEO Dialogue on Future of Workplace by Corporate Shiksha. Featuring Mr. D Shivakumar, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo India l Dr. Bhaskar Das, Group CEO, Zee Media Corp. l Mr. Vivek Gaur, CEO, Yepme.com l Mr. Jagdish Mitra, CEO, CanvasM l Mr. Dilip Chenoy, CEO & MD, National Skill Development Corporation l Mr. Sanjay Modi, Managing Director (India, ME and SEA), Monster.com
This document discusses talent acquisition and employer brand. It explains that acquiring high-skilled talent focuses on quality and brand, using recruitment tools like job fairs at top schools. For low-skilled jobs, companies prioritize costs and often outsource recruitment. While international hiring of high-skilled workers benefits developing countries through knowledge transfer, developed countries rely on immigrant labor for low-skilled jobs as locals pursue higher education. Governments control immigration levels through work visa quotas.
Five myths of supplying talent through a third-party provider modelKelly Services
The document discusses 5 myths about supplying talent through a third-party provider model. The first myth discussed is that losing the direct client relationship will harm a supplier's business. The document argues that if suppliers adapt to working with a third-party program office like they would any other client, it can open doors to more business opportunities. The second myth is that suppliers will not have a clear view of client needs working through a third-party. The document states that a good program office will ensure transparency and information sharing to give suppliers insights into client needs. The third myth is that good suppliers just do the job without asking questions. The document advocates for a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where suppliers feel comfortable asking questions. The fourth
The document discusses how multinational companies (MNCs) in China are prioritizing leadership development programs to promote local talent into senior roles. It notes that MNCs are replacing expatriates with local hires due to lower costs and better understanding of the local market. However, local talent often lacks skills in English, strategic thinking, and understanding of corporate culture. As a result, MNCs are designing more sophisticated and tiered leadership programs using methods like overseas rotations and real projects. The goal is to develop local leaders while also improving retention of top employees through commitments to professional rewards.
The Lean Business Club's mission is to develop effective lean management tools and to empower its members and associates to succeed in business by using these tools and exchanging essential management information.
This document proposes a tiered service model for learning and development (L&D) departments within large organizations. It summarizes research finding that traditional L&D models are no longer effective due to rapid changes in knowledge, learning preferences, and expectations. A tiered model could segment business units by their learning maturity and provide differentiated levels of L&D support. This would improve efficiency by aligning resources to needs and allow L&D to better impact business performance and organizational learning culture through measures like learning maturity progression. The document recommends large organizations implement a tiered L&D service model to adapt to workplace changes and ensure the sustainability of L&D.
BUSINESS INCUBATION-en (Dr Atef Elshabrawy by alMaali-Dubai)atef Elshabrawy
The document outlines a proposed business incubation training program that includes 6 main programs: 1) Foundations of Sustainable Incubation Platforms, 2) How to create and operate incubation platforms for women entrepreneurs, 3) How to create and operate a technology incubator, 4) How to create and operate an accelerator, 5) How to manage a successful business incubator program, and 6) How to conduct a feasibility study to create a business incubator program. The training program will provide updates on international best practices, help develop skills through exercises and case studies, and allow participants to network and exchange experiences. Upon completion, participants will have improved knowledge of creating and managing business incubation programs.
This document discusses the need for organizations and individuals to embrace lifelong employability in response to rapid changes in technology and the economy. The key points are:
1) Automation is already transforming many jobs and skills are becoming outdated faster, requiring continuous learning over a career.
2) Traditional training methods are often not effective for adult learning and companies need to leverage research on learning to develop more tailored, ongoing programs.
3) Degrees are not always necessary and alternative credentials from coding bootcamps or other programs should be recognized.
4) Companies should invest in developing the skills of frontline workers through tuition assistance to improve retention.
Teaching Business Students the Art and Science of Innovation.docxerlindaw
Teaching Business Students the Art and Science of Innovation
Dr. Uma G. Gupta, State University of New York at Buffalo State, NY, USA
ABSTRACT
Today the ability to innovate has become a core and sought after business competency. While innovation is often
taught in capstone business courses as a topic, this paper argues that the time is right to make innovation the central
theme in teaching strategic management. The McKinsey &Company framework is used to teach students the eight
essential ingredients of innovation and its execution. The opportunities to integrate previous knowledge about other
business functions into the teaching of innovation is outlined. The critical business lessons that can be imparted to
business students through the McKinsey framework is discussed.
Keywords: Strategic management curriculum, innovation, innovation framework, business competencies.
INTRODUCTION:
Strategic management is a capstone course in most undergraduate business degree programs in U.S. institutions. The
strategic management course integrates fundamental business concepts from accounting, finance, production, human
resources, marketing, and leadership and challenges students to apply these integrated concepts in order to leam how
to run a business. This gives students a deeper understanding of the many challenges that CEOs face in ensuring the
success and sustainability of their company in the face of rapid changes. They realize that while hindsight is easy,
consistent and high-quality execution is not.
One of the key factors today in ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of any business is the art and
science of innovation. The rise of the new economy, characterized by intense global competition, advanced
information technologies, a virtual 24x7 workforce, and an almost ubiquitous world of online business transactions
free of geographical boundaries, has made information, knowledge, and innovation integral and invaluable in
creating and managing sustainable competitive advantage. In other words, it is not enough if our students understand
the fundamental concepts of business and how to apply them to a business setting. Instead, today they should know
how to apply core business concepts through the lens of speed, innovation, and customer service. This paper focuses
on how to integrate the fundamentals of innovation into the strategic management curriculum.
There are at least three challenges in teaching innovation to undergraduate students.
1- What does it mean? Not only students, but business owners and leaders too, sometimes struggle to define
innovation in meaningful, concrete and operational terms, although many understand it intuitively. Words
such as creative, unique, transformation, revolution, etc. come to mind, but how can we teach students to
translate this into operational concepts that can be executed for the long-range success of a company?
2. Company size: Most students are familiar with the big br.
The document discusses a skills gap among American workers where soft skills like critical thinking, problem solving, and communication are lacking more so than technical skills. It outlines Bellevue University's two-year process to develop a new "Skills to Performance" learning model that integrates seven key "Power Skills" - problem solving, decision making, judgment, communication, self-management, collaboration, and value clarification - into corporate learning programs. The goal is to ensure employees can apply their knowledge to productive business outcomes and address companies' needs for workers who can "hit the ground running."
Dr. Chandrashekar Subramanyam has over three decades of experience in the education sector. He believes education is the best sector to work in because it allows one to impart knowledge to future generations and constantly learn from students. As Chairman of the Centre of Excellence in Business Analytics at IFIM Business School, his leadership philosophy focuses on providing direction, fostering collaboration, acting as a role model, and stimulating innovation. Some challenges he has faced include finding experienced faculty and teaching heterogeneous student groups. He sees data analytics as having changed decision making from gut feel to being data driven, and being most valuable in areas like banking, healthcare, and manufacturing.
This document discusses the need to update MBA programs for the 21st century workforce. It notes that traditional MBA focuses on sales and marketing are outdated, and programs now need to emphasize technology, data analytics, and globalization. The document reviews reasons students pursue MBAs and the mismatch between graduate and employer expectations of skills. It argues MBA programs must incorporate more real-world skills and experiences to better prepare graduates for today's jobs.
Employees were surveyed about what factors are important in their careers. While work-life balance, job security, and financial rewards were universally rated as very important, there were differences among subgroups:
- Younger employees valued career advancement more than older employees.
- Women placed more importance on work-life balance, job security, and professional development than men, especially at early career stages.
- Asians and Europeans valued international opportunities far more than Americans.
However, what employees said was important did not always match what actually improved retention and commitment. Understanding these differences is key to attracting and retaining talent.
Annamalai MBA Solved Assignment (2021-2022) Solution Call 9025810064palaniappann
Sir/ Madam
Prof.Dr.N.Palaniappan.,MBA.,MCom.,MPhil.,PhD. has 15 years of teaching experience in MBA Business schools. For last fifteen years Prof.Dr.N.Palaniappan.,MBA.,MCom.,MPhil.,PhD has taught various subjects from Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business and General Specializations. He has written many research papers and case studies.
Prof.Dr.N.Palaniappan.,MBA.,MCom.,MPhil.,PhD organizes online MBA subject coaching / MBA Assignment help and MBA Project help. Many clients national and international has appreciated Prof.Dr.N.Palaniappan.,MBA., MCom.,MPhil.,PhD for his timely help in the assignments and projects and MBA subject coaching.
You can call him on his mobile no. 9025810064 (whatsapp available) or mail him at palaniappanmail@gmail.com. He does help/guide for the below question. If urgent or any query’s, Please feel free to call him on his mobile no. 9025810064 (whatsapp available) or do mail on palaniappanmail@gmail.com. He does help/guide for the below question
Contact:
Prof.Dr.N.Palaniappan.,MBA.,MCom.,MPhil.,PhD
Mail ID: palaniappanmail@gmail.com
Ph: - 9025810064 (whatsapp available)
A crisis of competence: The 'skills gap' and what it means for businessBill Sheridan, CAE
Many young professionals are unprepared to meet the challenges posed by a changing and complex world. The reason? The “skills gap.” There’s a chasm between the skills they need to succeed and those they actually possess. Bill Sheridan examines the skills you will need to succeed going forward … and how to get them.
RITE enhances economic vitality in Northeast Ohio by addressing the IT talent gap. The semi-annual talent bulletin documents insights from employer discussions on challenges and potential solutions. Employers identified a lack of qualified mid-level developers and entry-level talent as key issues. Potential solutions discussed include expanding paid internships and partnerships with bootcamps to develop skills in high-demand roles.
RITE enhances economic vitality in Northeast Ohio by addressing the IT talent gap. The semi-annual talent bulletin documents insights from employer discussions on challenges and potential solutions. Employers identified a lack of qualified mid-level developers and entry-level talent as key issues. Potential solutions discussed include expanding paid internships and partnerships with bootcamps to develop skills in high-demand roles.
Workplace 2020 Playbook on Future of Talent AcquisitionCorporateShiksha
Finding the right talent is critical for transforming companies and building comprehensive talent acquisition plans. This document summarizes a roundtable discussion between HR leaders on trends and practices in talent acquisition. Key topics discussed include the need for blended talent strategies using social media and employer branding; assessing candidates using recruitment technology and analytics; ensuring sourcing mixes are optimized between channels like referrals, job boards, and search firms; and the consumerization of talent technology through mobile and modular apps. The discussion also addressed skills gaps, demographic shifts, and using data to gain insights on the future talent landscape.
Preparing the Poor and Vulnerable for Digital Jobs: Lessons from Eight Promis...The Rockefeller Foundation
This report profiles successful demand-driven training programs from across the globe. These programs intentionally configure curriculum and other design elements to meet the needs of potential employers. Demand-driven training programs are a key pillar of our strategy for Digital Jobs Africa Initiative because they help ensure that the skills people learn are right for the job they are seeking. The report includes key lessons from the profiled models that can be used as a guide to successful demand-driven training programs.
Workplace2020 CEO Dialogue on Future of WorkplaceCorporateShiksha
Workplace2020 CEO Dialogue on Future of Workplace by Corporate Shiksha. Featuring Mr. D Shivakumar, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo India l Dr. Bhaskar Das, Group CEO, Zee Media Corp. l Mr. Vivek Gaur, CEO, Yepme.com l Mr. Jagdish Mitra, CEO, CanvasM l Mr. Dilip Chenoy, CEO & MD, National Skill Development Corporation l Mr. Sanjay Modi, Managing Director (India, ME and SEA), Monster.com
This document discusses talent acquisition and employer brand. It explains that acquiring high-skilled talent focuses on quality and brand, using recruitment tools like job fairs at top schools. For low-skilled jobs, companies prioritize costs and often outsource recruitment. While international hiring of high-skilled workers benefits developing countries through knowledge transfer, developed countries rely on immigrant labor for low-skilled jobs as locals pursue higher education. Governments control immigration levels through work visa quotas.
Five myths of supplying talent through a third-party provider modelKelly Services
The document discusses 5 myths about supplying talent through a third-party provider model. The first myth discussed is that losing the direct client relationship will harm a supplier's business. The document argues that if suppliers adapt to working with a third-party program office like they would any other client, it can open doors to more business opportunities. The second myth is that suppliers will not have a clear view of client needs working through a third-party. The document states that a good program office will ensure transparency and information sharing to give suppliers insights into client needs. The third myth is that good suppliers just do the job without asking questions. The document advocates for a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where suppliers feel comfortable asking questions. The fourth
The document discusses how multinational companies (MNCs) in China are prioritizing leadership development programs to promote local talent into senior roles. It notes that MNCs are replacing expatriates with local hires due to lower costs and better understanding of the local market. However, local talent often lacks skills in English, strategic thinking, and understanding of corporate culture. As a result, MNCs are designing more sophisticated and tiered leadership programs using methods like overseas rotations and real projects. The goal is to develop local leaders while also improving retention of top employees through commitments to professional rewards.
The Lean Business Club's mission is to develop effective lean management tools and to empower its members and associates to succeed in business by using these tools and exchanging essential management information.
This document proposes a tiered service model for learning and development (L&D) departments within large organizations. It summarizes research finding that traditional L&D models are no longer effective due to rapid changes in knowledge, learning preferences, and expectations. A tiered model could segment business units by their learning maturity and provide differentiated levels of L&D support. This would improve efficiency by aligning resources to needs and allow L&D to better impact business performance and organizational learning culture through measures like learning maturity progression. The document recommends large organizations implement a tiered L&D service model to adapt to workplace changes and ensure the sustainability of L&D.
BUSINESS INCUBATION-en (Dr Atef Elshabrawy by alMaali-Dubai)atef Elshabrawy
The document outlines a proposed business incubation training program that includes 6 main programs: 1) Foundations of Sustainable Incubation Platforms, 2) How to create and operate incubation platforms for women entrepreneurs, 3) How to create and operate a technology incubator, 4) How to create and operate an accelerator, 5) How to manage a successful business incubator program, and 6) How to conduct a feasibility study to create a business incubator program. The training program will provide updates on international best practices, help develop skills through exercises and case studies, and allow participants to network and exchange experiences. Upon completion, participants will have improved knowledge of creating and managing business incubation programs.
This document discusses the need for organizations and individuals to embrace lifelong employability in response to rapid changes in technology and the economy. The key points are:
1) Automation is already transforming many jobs and skills are becoming outdated faster, requiring continuous learning over a career.
2) Traditional training methods are often not effective for adult learning and companies need to leverage research on learning to develop more tailored, ongoing programs.
3) Degrees are not always necessary and alternative credentials from coding bootcamps or other programs should be recognized.
4) Companies should invest in developing the skills of frontline workers through tuition assistance to improve retention.
Teaching Business Students the Art and Science of Innovation.docxerlindaw
Teaching Business Students the Art and Science of Innovation
Dr. Uma G. Gupta, State University of New York at Buffalo State, NY, USA
ABSTRACT
Today the ability to innovate has become a core and sought after business competency. While innovation is often
taught in capstone business courses as a topic, this paper argues that the time is right to make innovation the central
theme in teaching strategic management. The McKinsey &Company framework is used to teach students the eight
essential ingredients of innovation and its execution. The opportunities to integrate previous knowledge about other
business functions into the teaching of innovation is outlined. The critical business lessons that can be imparted to
business students through the McKinsey framework is discussed.
Keywords: Strategic management curriculum, innovation, innovation framework, business competencies.
INTRODUCTION:
Strategic management is a capstone course in most undergraduate business degree programs in U.S. institutions. The
strategic management course integrates fundamental business concepts from accounting, finance, production, human
resources, marketing, and leadership and challenges students to apply these integrated concepts in order to leam how
to run a business. This gives students a deeper understanding of the many challenges that CEOs face in ensuring the
success and sustainability of their company in the face of rapid changes. They realize that while hindsight is easy,
consistent and high-quality execution is not.
One of the key factors today in ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of any business is the art and
science of innovation. The rise of the new economy, characterized by intense global competition, advanced
information technologies, a virtual 24x7 workforce, and an almost ubiquitous world of online business transactions
free of geographical boundaries, has made information, knowledge, and innovation integral and invaluable in
creating and managing sustainable competitive advantage. In other words, it is not enough if our students understand
the fundamental concepts of business and how to apply them to a business setting. Instead, today they should know
how to apply core business concepts through the lens of speed, innovation, and customer service. This paper focuses
on how to integrate the fundamentals of innovation into the strategic management curriculum.
There are at least three challenges in teaching innovation to undergraduate students.
1- What does it mean? Not only students, but business owners and leaders too, sometimes struggle to define
innovation in meaningful, concrete and operational terms, although many understand it intuitively. Words
such as creative, unique, transformation, revolution, etc. come to mind, but how can we teach students to
translate this into operational concepts that can be executed for the long-range success of a company?
2. Company size: Most students are familiar with the big br.
The document discusses a skills gap among American workers where soft skills like critical thinking, problem solving, and communication are lacking more so than technical skills. It outlines Bellevue University's two-year process to develop a new "Skills to Performance" learning model that integrates seven key "Power Skills" - problem solving, decision making, judgment, communication, self-management, collaboration, and value clarification - into corporate learning programs. The goal is to ensure employees can apply their knowledge to productive business outcomes and address companies' needs for workers who can "hit the ground running."
Dr. Chandrashekar Subramanyam has over three decades of experience in the education sector. He believes education is the best sector to work in because it allows one to impart knowledge to future generations and constantly learn from students. As Chairman of the Centre of Excellence in Business Analytics at IFIM Business School, his leadership philosophy focuses on providing direction, fostering collaboration, acting as a role model, and stimulating innovation. Some challenges he has faced include finding experienced faculty and teaching heterogeneous student groups. He sees data analytics as having changed decision making from gut feel to being data driven, and being most valuable in areas like banking, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Chapter NineEmployee Development and Career ManagementObjeJinElias52
Chapter Nine
Employee Development and Career Management
Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to
1. Discuss the steps in the development planning process.
2. Explain employee and company responsibilities in planning development.
3. Discuss current trends in using formal education for development.
4. Relate how assessment of personality type, work behavior, and job performance can be used for employee development.
5. Explain how job experiences can be used for development and suggest a job experience to match an employee’s development goal or need.
6. Identify the characteristics of an effective mentoring program.
7. Describe the succession planning process and how the nine-box grid is used.
8. Design an effective onboarding process.
AT&T: Staying Relevant and Competitive by Helping Employees Develop Their Careers
AT&T is well-known for its work in building the telephone infrastructure in the United States. But as the telecommunications industry moves from cables and landlines to smartphones, the Internet, and the cloud, AT&T is having to reinvent itself to survive. This not only means investing in wireless technology but also in developing its employees’ technical skills in areas such as cloud-based computing and coding. This is especially important because employees with these skills are in short supply and high demand from many other employers such as Amazon and Google.
To get the skills the company needs, AT&T has invested more than $250 million in employee training and development. AT&T wants to encourage all of its employees to develop their skills for future job opportunities. To do so AT&T provides employees with many different options they can use to learn and develop their careers. For example, an online self-service platform provides career profile, career intelligence, and job simulation tools. The career profile tool evaluates employees’ page 397skills and competencies, experience, and educational credentials. It provides a development profile that employees can use to find open positions across AT&T’s business units that match their interests, preferences, and skills and links them to resources for developing competencies they may need. The career intelligence tool helps employees make informed career decisions by providing data on hiring trends within the company and profiles of different jobs that include salary range and number of current employees holding the job. The simulation tool provides employees with situations they may actually encounter in a job and asks them to assess their preference for working in such jobs. This helps employees identify whether they fit a job on the basis of the type of work they like to do.
Using the information they gain from these tools, other employees, and discussions with their managers, employees have several options for developing their skills. These include online and face-to-face courses; 6- to 12-month nanodegree programs in high-demand specialties such as software ...
Towards integrated learning and development for improving bottom line--a prac...learnonline4
This document discusses integrated learning and development practices adopted by companies in India to achieve business excellence. It analyzes 11 companies that received the BM Munjal Award for business excellence through learning and development between 2009-2013. The key findings are:
1) Companies focused on a combination of leading and lagging business excellence indicators, including financial performance, customer satisfaction, and environmental/social commitments.
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1. International Journal on Integrating Technology in Education (IJITE) Vol.8, No.4, December 2019
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BUSINESS SCHOOL MAKEOVER; A INDUSTRY
PERSPECTIVE
Ramesh Subramoniam and Avanti Sethi
Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas, Dallas, USA
ABSTRACT
Business schools across the United States and abroad are always on a catchup mode with the industry
expectations. Why business schools are not front runners in training students for industry and consulting?
Authors of this article discuss this topic by first setting the expectations from the industry and then how
business schools can cope up with the evolving trends. Many authors ([1], [11], [13]) have identified the
skill gaps in the industry and how business schools can work towards bridging the gap. There are
research reports such as [13], that identified the misconception about the business schools expectations
based on a survey of business school leaders globally (excluding China and USA). In the USA, even
though business schools have strived hard to create an industry pro-environment in the class rooms, the
gap continues to exist. The authors of this article address the industry needs first and explore potential
solutions to address the skills gap.
KEYWORDS
Industry expectations, business education, innovation, experiential learning
1. INTRODUCTION
Financial times [1] quoted the following skills as critical for employers after doing a survey with
employers based on a survey of 48 companies globally such as Brazil, China, US and Europe.
These employers were leading businesses around the world, recognized as leading recruiters.
1. Ability to work with a wide variety ofpeople
2. Time management and ability to prioritize
3. Understanding digital impact on businesses
4. Ability to build, sustain and expand network of people
5. Ability to solve complex problems
The five most important skills were not core MBA subjects, such as finance and marketing, but
more loosely defined qualities, or so-called soft skills, such as the ability to work with a wide
variety of people (cited by 76 per cent of employers) and the ability to prioritize (cited by 72 per
cent). The survey also identified story telling skills and big data analysis skills as the most
difficult skills to recruit. There are other publications that have reported similar findings such as
the QS Employer survey report [15], where the employers reported teamwork, communication
and problem-solving skills as the top skills that are required. In the Consulting field,
Communication was identified as the most important gap. The students on the other hand [15],
were under the impression that creativity, organization and problem solving as the key skills they
need to get from the University. This gap in perception is based on the training they get from
their respective universities. All of these reports are not downplaying the importance of technical
skills, but emphasizing the importance of soft skills, which is not easy to teach in business
schools.
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Business education is at the cusp of a major upheaval. New and emerging technologies such as
artificial intelligence, smart robots, nanotechnology, the internet of things, increased global
connectivity and computing power, biotechnology and genetic engineering, will redefine work
and transform how businesses are staffed, operated, and managed. As robots and data analytics
tools take over the ability to analyze and comprehend data and in some cases even be
prescriptive, the new work force in the business world will need to use their time more smartly.
Also, more time will be spent on how to make it work in a company business setting, which is
driven by cultural, leadership, multi-disciplinary and interpersonal skills. What this means for
future students is to learn how to drive change and have the ability to accept failure, ability to
cope with change and continue to experiment with new ideas. The management and leadership
model that preached domination will become extinct and a collaborative, experimental
leadership model continues to become the norm. Also, students need to be more down to earth vs
know it all so that they can connect with all levels of the organization, which is critical to drive
change. The business school programs should be open to more courses outside of the business
school so that more inter-disciplinary aspects are integrated in the curriculum that will drive the
need to be more resilient towards failure and accept the “test and learn” approach for the
prospective students.
2. INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS
Business school students aspiring for potential industry jobs can be broadly split into two
categories. 1. Traditional companies such as GM, GE etc. 2. New generation companies such as
Amazon, Google, Apple etc. There are similarities and differences in the expectation of these
two different types of companies in how they recruit students. Let us take a look at the traditional
companies. These companies struggled through the financial crisis of 2008 and have emerged as
more efficient with lean, nimble operations with a technology focus. Their goal is to continue to
grow the business efficiently and staff resources to capitalize on emerging trends such as the
digital technologies, internet of things, RFID etc. This expectation then translates into hiring new
recruits who are innovative, be able to take the initiative to drive a concept to launch as new
products, processes etc. Speed to market has become more critical as traditional companies
collaborate with technology firms to provide products and services in the market place. For
example, Delphi Corporation, a traditional mechanical, manufacturing automotive components
supplier, a spin off from General Motors has focused more on becoming more of a connected
product software company with the capabilities to manage data in the vehicle, transmission of
data to the cloud and manage data in the cloud. More technology acquisitions and collaborative
partnerships are happening as we speak in the automotive space. What this means is for future
recruits to be more prepared for radical changes in the workplace.
Companies such as Amazon, Google, Apple etc have set expectations in the market place with
strong new hire capabilities expected in data driven decision making, innovation, quantitative
analysis and modeling skills, collaboration, communication and writing skills. Amazon
advocates using written reports than power points for company meetings. This translates into the
employees who can tell the story in a succinct way in those reports. Story telling is the capability
to think holistically about the situation or a problem and articulate succinctly the way to
approach and also to convince the management or the team to get buy in with regard to your
approach.
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3. CONSULTING FIRM EXPECTATIONS
Consulting firms have 6 major domains such as Strategy, Management, Operations, Finance,
HR and Technology and 200+ sub-domains or specialized forms. These practice areas differ in
terms of employee expectations such as the Private Equity and Corporate Performance
Improvement practices. Private equity (PE) firms continue to look for M&A deals and look for
closing them quickly. This type of business activity requires employees who are highly skilled
and identify opportunities, perform quick assessments and capable of presenting them to PE
partners in a matter of a week or two. Speed is the essence for PE jobs. Corporate environments
provide little more time and can help fresh recruits from school learn and grow before they can
develop the speed. Story telling is the ability to articulate a potential solution and rationalize it to
a client. This ability combined with data driven analysis is what is required in a consulting
profession. The continuous changes in data and the ability to make quick changes should not be
discounted. The need for experience in analyzing large amounts of data along with the ability to
visualize and communicate them to senior executives is what is expected from employeestoday.
As the employee gains experience, consulting firms expect them to be rain makers, in other
words ability to develop new business or sales to make it to partner level. The key skill required
for this effort is the ability to network and sell. Not everybody can be a partner. Many consulting
firms such as Mckinsey and BCG offer alternate “Expert” career tracks, where you can continue
to build your technical skills and excel in delivering projects than develop sales.
4. BUSINESS SCHOOL APPROACH
Avanti et al. [14] in their article talked about the formula-based approaches followed by business
text books and how it can detrimental for students trying to understand the concepts. Business
schools on the other hand, has added capstone projects, industry certifications, business case
competitions etc. to their portfolio to get closer to the industry needs. Based on recent research,
industry has pointed out that business school graduates lack skills in the following areas such as
critical thinking, communication, business writing etc.
Business schools for a long time have relied on case studies as a method to teach students. The
case studies are written by business school faculty and students discuss and come up with
solutions based on a complete set of well-defined data in most cases. Most case studies have well
defined problem statements, which is not the case for real life situations. The case studies also
can miss the subtle soft side of the business such as the impact to the workers and even the
community at large. The case study learning vs experiential learning is like driving a car in a
video game to driving a real car. Both are effective, but only one prepares you for real life. Most
situations in real life are based on a compromise and can be learned only by experience.
5. CONCLUSIONS
Business schools are moving towards experiential teaching, similar to what some of the
consulting firms have done internally for training fresh recruits. This involves creating a real life
business situation as close to realty as possible. Teaching soft skills is difficult, but practicing
them can be achieved through live situations and can be monitored and developed by the faculty.
Consulting companies demand not only the ability to identify data needs and analyze data, but
also the ability to present the data in a convincing manner to get the buy in from senior
leadership. This is the essence of business school teaching for the future. The ability to innovate
and simulate real life situations in class rooms. Even though the case studies business schools
use today were developed to achieve that goal, they fail to replicate the soft skills so much
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required in the real world today. This can be achieved only through experiential learning.
Experiential learning relies on experience, rather than on text books and case studies to learn.
Also business schools should look beyond their four walls into other disciplines such as dental,
medicine and law to understand how they train practitioners and their capability to combine high
quality research with practical teaching. This is the need of the hour and the technology changes
demand that the business education ramp up to meet the needs of the corporate and consulting
needs or give way to corporate universities. The business needs will be met one way or the other
in the coming years.
At Essec for example [2], business analytics classes, which include consulting skills, integrate
projects based on real-life sets of data. Partner companies provide data and business problems to
solve: the students are required to analyze the data and come up with a solution. They deliver a
presentation to the top management and are assessed on both the methodological aspects (hard
skills) and the presentation structure and quality (soft skills).
At the University of Texas, Dallas, Jindal School of Management’s entrepreneurial experience
business course takes students from various disciplines such as business, engineering etc.
through an entrepreneurial journey starting with selection of ideas, development of the business
case and finally create a compelling case to be presented to senior management. The most recent
course focused on developing Internet of Things supply chain solutions for a major telecom
service provider. The students are split into teams and a mentor is assigned to every team from
the partner company. The partner company take the best ideas to implementation.
Simulation games [16] in a class room environment can provide another way to create an
experiential learning environment. The instructor can set up the game with specific learning
objectives in mind and let the teams be creative in coming up with solutions under time pressure.
There is no definition of a problem statement as you see with case studies. The students have to
figure out the problem and connect that to potential solutions, split responsibilities and solve the
problem at hand with the limited timeavailable.
Student internships [17] and capstone project courses with companies provides the experiential
learning and improves employability for students. Many companies convert their interns to full
time positions based on their interaction with the interns. This is a mutual benefit for the student
and the company to see if there is a fit and helps career satisfaction and potential longer-term
employment.
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The university partnership efforts combined with simulation games and industry internships as
mentioned above with industries can develop the future business talent to take on the challenges
as companies embrace the digital age. There is a lot of dramatic changes happening in the digital
partnership ecosystem and without a real time industry partnership with students, the future
workforce will be in the dark when they enter the workforce.
The current research is based on the industry and academic experience of the authors and prior
research work. The limitation of this study is the focus on the US and limited exposure on other
countries. A comparative study that focuses on business education in other countries such as
India and China will provide a good benchmark and best practices to compare with the
management education in the USA.
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AUTHORS
Dr. Ramesh Subramoniam, a faculty member at the Jindal School of Management at
UT Dallas, received his PhD from Erasmus University, Rotterdam, NL and joined UT
Dallas with 27 years experience in industry and consulting.
Dr. Avanti Sethi, a faculty member at Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas,
received his MS and PhD in Operations Research from Carnegie-Mellon University in
Pittsburgh, USA.