The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, June 28, 2003

Learn, relearn... or unlearn
"It is important for people at the middle level to be exposed to broader thinking and to integrate perspective. Mid-career training programmes enable executives to constantly read, reflect and relate." More

What the bosses say ...
On-the-job training is critical for an organisation. We are in the business of hospitality and just being good is not enough. We have to strive for excellence. If we want to compare ourselves with hotels like the Ritz in Paris or the Imperial in ... More

Flowering on the job
No amount of technology or products can replace the best asset an organisation can have — its people. And that's why companies are constantly training their employees every step of the way. More

As good as their skills...
In the IT sector, a constant upgrade in the skills of mid-level managers is essential to retain that competitive edge and keep the customer happy. More

Falling short on HR
Smart corporates should be willing to invest in training programmes, but unfortunately, in many companies, the HR function is not very well defined. More

All about initiative
Mid-career training is impact-oriented, results-based and focuses more on bringing about mindset shifts rather than on just adding new skills. More

Taking the lead
Employee efficiency programmes, undertaken by organisations such as Saint Gobain Glass India Ltd, are found to help employees not only on the professional front, but also on the personal. More

Rekindling talent
The need to shift jobs arises as employees' goals change over the years. Which is why companies are constantly putting their staff through training and development, keeping talent glowing. More