ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION CHALLENGES OF COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE ORGANISATION AND PROTECTING THE YOUTH POWER FOR FUTURE

Two thousand years back Saint Thiruvalluvar said that whatever be the sharpness of knowledge and wisdom, if persons did not possess the interpersonal skills and soft skills, they were to be considered only as a lifeless wood.  He gives highest importance to Makkat Panpu which is termed as soft skills in modern days. Thus he differentiates between Technical skills and soft skills 

This Thirukkural reflects the current challenges that we are facing today.  According to an estimate, in India, the population of youth upto the age of 35 is nearly 60 percent.  For developing the future of our country, we need to protect the youth power both in terms of intellect and physical health. 

Over a period of ten years, there is a tremendous growth in   technology and information dissemination.  This has thrown great opportunities to the young people and more challenges.  The present day youth is facing greater challenges in the form of competition, career growth, higher salary, targets, deadlines, etc.  He is unable to find time to develop his soft skills and inter personal skills.  This phenomenon affects their health leading to stress, heart attacks in young age, bad tempers, higher ego level, etc. 

Many organisations today care more for market than for developing their human resources.   If this issue is not addressed immediately, the intellectual youth of this country may have lot of challenges and it is the responsibility of every one of us to protect the youth power for future. 

During this roundtable, we will discuss 

• The impact of the present day job requirements due to technology, targets, deadlines, competition, compensation, ambition, etc on the employees in their culture, lifestyle, attitude, knowledge, etc.

• The present approaches of the Managements and HR Departments

• The responsibilities of the Management, HR Managers and the youth to overcome the negative effects and to improve the interpersonal skills and soft skills of the youth

The Roundtable concept allows all the participants to share their views in brief.  Please be brief in giving your views (say one to two minutes), to enable others also to give their views.  Please give your opinions only on this concept and do not mention any names of the organisations if it is likely to cause embarrassment.