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India’s Manufacturing Talent Gap: Skilling MSMEs for the Future

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  India is poised to become the world’s next manufacturing powerhouse, especially as global supply chains diversify through the China-plus-one strategy . You can see the action in industrial hubs like Noida, where an ecosystem of ancillary manufacturing units busy churning out components for global electronics giants is gaining momentum. And yet, despite the influx of orders and investment, many factories run below capacity. The culprit? A widening talent and skill gap that threatens to undo our manufacturing dreams. A challenge that the MSMEs and SMEs in the manufacturing sector, which form the backbone of India’s industrial economy, are battling. Unlike large corporations with deep pockets and structured HR systems, these smaller enterprises face unique constraints—limited access to skilled labour, minimal training infrastructure, and high attrition. If India is serious about becoming the next manufacturing base for the world, it’s time to accept a hard truth: upskilling is no lo...
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Can Business Coaching for Family Businesses Turn Them into Competitive Powerhouses?

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    Family businesses are the backbone of India’s fast-growing $4.3 trillion economy.   With over 80% of Indian businesses being family-owned and contributing nearly 79% to the national GDP, their impact should never be understated.  So why are we talking about  Business Coaching for family Businesses ?   Well, despite their dominance, a significant number of family-owned enterprises struggle to break through the structural and cultural constraints to achieve their true potential, and the solution to their struggles lies in tailored  one-to-one Business Coaching  for family Businesses.  Let’s take a look at some data. According to studies, the proportion of underperforming family businesses increases with each generation – from 33% in the first, to 43% in the second, and 46% by the third generation.   The reasons for this are all too familiar: lack of succession planning, blurred lines between family and business...
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Start Smart: 90-Day Business Plan for Success Nearly 48% of private ventures shut down within their first five years, with 70% of startups collapsing between years two and five. The biggest culprits? Misreading market demand (42%) and running out of funds (29%). With stats like these, it’s easy to wonder— should anyone even start a business?  Feel like dropping your gloves before the fight begins? Well, what if we changed the perspective? Instead of focusing on the failed businesses, let’s look at the ones that  succeeded. What’s different about them? Successful ventures share several commonalities: a clear vision, well-defined goals, an actionable business plan, and a mindset that fosters learning and agility. Conversely, businesses that fold often lack clarity, burn out their teams, and lose momentum due to founder fatigue and a lack of direction. So, how do you avoid becoming another statistic? The truth is that most founders are too deep in the daily grind ...
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The ROI of Executive Coaching: Measuring Success Beyond Individual Growth

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I n today's rapidly evolving business landscape, emerging executives are confronted with a host of challenges. From the volatile nature of markets to internal misalignments and leadership deficits, these hurdles can impede growth, dampen employee morale, and disrupt strategic execution, leading to prolonged organizational underperformance. Deloitte's executive survey revealed that 80% of respondents viewed leadership as a critical priority. However, a separate study found that only 14% of leaders were adept at balancing performance and transformation. This is where executive coaching steps in, offering a structured approach to help executives bridge this gap and enhance their leadership skills, thereby ensuring organizational resilience and adaptability. Executive Coaching has emerged as a fundamental solution to these issues. It offers structured development to help executives enhance their leadership skills while also ensuring organizational resilience and adaptability. One-...
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The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Training: Strategies for Success

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  Corporate training serves as the cornerstone for sharpening employee skills, fostering leadership, and driving organisational triumph. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into practical strategies to bolster corporate training programs. We cover all essential aspects, from leadership development coaching to transition and onboarding coaching, team coaching, and executive presence and presentation skills. Research by the Association for Talent Development (ATD) reveals that companies making substantial investments in corporate training enjoy a 24% higher profit margin than those allocating less to training. Moreover, teams undergoing corporate training witness a 10% surge in productivity, with an overwhelming 94% of employees expressing their willingness to stay longer with a company that invests in their career development. With insights gleaned from business coaches and experts at Ethique Advisory, this guide will be a valuable resource for organisations seeking to refine the...
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