Importance of diverse skill-set development for the youth

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Dilemma of Youth in Today’s Workplace:
Role of Youth Skill Building Programs
Presented By HBR
INSPYRE Launch Ceremony
@ Regent Plaza, Karachi on 20 Aug

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the changing business world

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You are expected to have 3-5 different careers before you turn 65

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I have already worked in 3 different professions in the last 8 years

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On average, a mid-career level professional spends 70% of his work time using skills that make up the core of their professional qualification
True or False?

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Soft Skills
Communication skills
Analytical thinking
Decision-making skills
Interpersonal skills
Presentation skills
Proposal writing skills
Sales skills
Behavior management
Change management
Leadership
Team work attitude

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Over 70% of Pakistan’s economy is based on the service sector

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What skills are most useful for organizations working in the services sector?

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Our academic institutions are preparing us for the jobs of yesterday – and not for the professions of tomorrow

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The gap between ‘what the academic institutions are teaching us’ and ‘what the industry demands’ has to be met by vocational institutes

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Continuous learning is the KEY

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Learn how to:
Interact with people
Think objectively and critically
Perform research
Generate creative ideas
Work with multi-functional teams
Manage resources
Manage time
Set targets and objectives
Present your thoughts effectively
Persuade and convince others

8/20/2009
Learn - Energize - Inspire
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Don’t Limit Yourself