Skilling & ReSkilling: We were struck by the culture of Skilling and ReSkilling evident at every turn in India:
- From the conversations with our driver about his goal of saving enough money for the proper schooling of his 6 year old girl to have a proper change of rising her position in the world.
- The morning newspaper had a 12 page section just with on-line programs at the graduate, college and vocational level.
- A huge ad saying "When I see a Resume with a HP Certification, the rest go in the Bin"
- Large stories linking the new tax proposed by Obama on Business Process Outsourcing to advice about which degrees would be impacted.
Global Slogans & Elections: Just when we thought the election cycle was over, we have been experiencing the end stage of a very long national campaign here. And, the slogan of one of their parties is " Yes We Can!" The engagement of young people has also mirrored the US 2008 election cycle as well. What makes this interesting is the importance of the parties forming coalitions to be able to have a majority. There is 24 by 7 coverage of the elections on several channels and it feels almost like "deja vu"
Scents: Every time we enter the lobby of our hotel, we are bombarded with new scents and fragrances. Jasmine greeted us at breakfast this morning.
We are off for meetings with Learning colleagues this afternoon and then drinks with folks from the US Embassy this evening.
2 comments:
I know what you mean - scents everywhere! Funny for North American's coming from work enviroments where scent free is commonplace.
I travelled to Bangkok for work last year and people had perfume bottles on their desks and would liberally apply and spray as desired.
wow, that would be pretty terrible for those of us with allergies. i've had to leave places where women where excess perfume.
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