Just a couple of weeks back, I met with my friend, the Head of Human Resources of a global consulting firm in India. The consulting firm is virtually an advisor to the top Fortune 100 firms globally.
During the course of our conversation, I had inquired her about the challenges that she faced while seeking the services of specialists/experts. She shared with me the harrowing experience that she had to go through recently while assisting one of the firm's top clients here.
The client, a global firm, was in the process of completing an acquisition in India, and was on the look out for a specialist who can help the firm during the transition phase with a clear focus on human resources and cultural integration. The expectations from the specialist resource were very clearly defined in terms of role, responsibilities and outcomes. The assignment for the specialist was only for a period of about six months, extendable by a couple of months if required, and clearly not meant to be a permanent one.
The client, a global firm, was in the process of completing an acquisition in India, and was on the look out for a specialist who can help the firm during the transition phase with a clear focus on human resources and cultural integration. The expectations from the specialist resource were very clearly defined in terms of role, responsibilities and outcomes. The assignment for the specialist was only for a period of about six months, extendable by a couple of months if required, and clearly not meant to be a permanent one.
As the client was unable to get the right specialist, the nervous client sought the help of the consulting firm. The onus of getting the specialist fell upon my friend who had to get the job done within a short time frame.
Despite her best efforts to search for and get the right resource through various channels, she was unable to get within the stipulated time frame and hence the timeline was extended by a fortnight!
Finally she managed to get the right resource but after great efforts by a team adopting non traditional ways to reach out to potential specialists!!
With a relief on her face and a sigh, she mentioned that if only there is a connecting platform that could bring specialists with potential clients, it would be welcomed by all the stakeholders. By connecting the specialists with clients, it could well be a win win proposition to both the parties!
Despite her best efforts to search for and get the right resource through various channels, she was unable to get within the stipulated time frame and hence the timeline was extended by a fortnight!
Finally she managed to get the right resource but after great efforts by a team adopting non traditional ways to reach out to potential specialists!!
With a relief on her face and a sigh, she mentioned that if only there is a connecting platform that could bring specialists with potential clients, it would be welcomed by all the stakeholders. By connecting the specialists with clients, it could well be a win win proposition to both the parties!
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