B-schools fuel collaborative skills for tomorrow's workforce

The new normal era has redefined the skill sets required for the future of work.

- DAVIENDER NARANG

The new normal era has redefined the skill sets required for the future of work. In a rapidly evolving landscape of work, collaborative skills have become crucial for organizational effectiveness. With increasing globalization, technological disruption, and the rise of hybrid and cross-functional teams, the ability to work collaboratively is no longer optional; rather, it has become an indispensable factor. At this juncture, the responsible role of business schools cannot be overlooked; for, business schools are responsible for shaping the next generation of leaders.

Collaborative skills bring positive change in the organization and work culture, allowing employees to unleash their full potential and achieve remarkable results. These skills are the determining factors behind employee retention, proactive employees, and improved customer satisfaction. Skill sets such as active listening, empathy, open-mindedness, interpersonal communication, reciprocity, mutual respect, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution ability cater to collaborative skills.

Business schools, being a learning and training platform for future managers, must inculcate these skills among the management graduates so as to help them become responsible leaders and colleagues.

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