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UP Startup Conclave 2018 – A Gig Perspective

21/09/2018

greenworkforce.in participated at http://upstartupconclave.com/, an opportunity to showcase one’s Business Plan in a national-level event organized by the Department of IT & Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh which was attended by top Leaders and Officials of the UP Government, Industry stalwarts, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Public and Private Incubators, Accelerators and Students.

Here is a Gig perspective! The events are an aggregation of multiple gigs coordinated between diverse skills and task execution capabilities. Hundreds of people come together at a common venue with their own individual or team responsibilities, expectations and takeaways. The event management is an on-demand activity to fulfill the requirements of each gig of a bigger plan. The organizers spend money on resources and for the time spent by the contributors of each gig, The outcome of each gig is a measure of success for such events, eventually, contribute to the experience of the participants and the stakeholders.

The full-time employees affiliated with different organizations taking gig roles in such events have different expectations and behavioral constraints than the gig professionals like photographers. To fill the gaps, normally, the organizers hunt for volunteers as a helping hand and delegate the tasks to them. In the process, there are chances of communication-based errors, quality issues, delivery mismatches and sometimes chaos. The answer to this problem is GigTeams – a group of GigWarriors working in a team navigated by a Gigleader. greenworkforce groom gig professionals to host such events in a better way! On the other side, each gig assignment add up to the professional value of the workforce.

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Community Contributions for Employability Problems

01/09/2018

The GigTeams are the smaller units built on a community approach to solve the youth career problems. The engagement of a small group of professionals say a size of 4 to 8 people, lead by a Gigleader as the unit to build its own economy in the Gig Economy marketplace can solve multiple issues in the society. We believe in the organic transformation of the individual’s attitude towards education and employment.

Here we have picked up certain indicators from the India Ministry for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The state minister MSDE has tweeted “Every year 2 crore people reach the employment age. It’s our duty to ensure that they have a proper livelihood. With the latest technological advancements, we are trying to build a skilled workforce.” But, the global reports like the one from pwc highlights need for collaboration and engagement from governments, organisations and society at large. Further, Governments, organisations and society should work together to develop a responsible approach and policies that govern the impact of technology and automation on jobs – including a clear discussion on the ethics of AI. Governments should engage with organisations developing the use of robotics and AI at all stages of policy making, to create a pool of thought leaders with a deep understanding of the interplay between technology and its effect on society.

We are building hundreds of such GigTeams at Co-Working spaces, Campuses, District Places and the virtual groups to connect the work from professionals. This is a Social Entrepreneurship model for inclusive growth of aspiring entrepreneurs, independent professionals, employment seekers, and the fresh innovative minds.

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Transformation in the way we work

28/08/201828/08/2018

I was reading a publication from PwC about ‘Workforce of the Future’ which is a research report looking at four possible Worlds of Work for 2030 to help professionals kick-start their thinking. The report says “We are living through a fundamental transformation in the way we work. Automation and ‘thinking machines’ are replacing human tasks, changing the skills that organisations are looking for in their people. But what will the future look like?

This isn’t a time to sit back and wait for events to unfold. To be prepared for the future, you have to understand it.”

Actually, we at greenworkforce are focusing precisely on this topic. We address the problem of employability with the combinations of lifelong learning, gig economy work practices and entrepreneurship. In a way, we are encouraging independent professionals opting for gig jobs and helping them to succeed in the global marketplace.

I liked the key report messages for leaders from this PwC study report; This isn’t about some ‘far future’ of work – change is already happening, and accelerating. Act Now: No regrets and bets | Make a bigger leap | Own the automation debate | People not jobs | Build a clear narrative

The study also states a critical number – 60% think ‘few people will have stable, long-term employment in the future’.

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Gig Model in Education – A great value add

19/08/201820/08/2018

It gives an immense pleasure to engage students in a remote village 2000 miles away every week to teach them English. eVidyaloka is doing a great job by roping in thousands of volunteer teachers residing in different continents to teach Science, Mathematics and English to Government school students in rural area across Karnataka Tamilnadu, Jharkhand, and other states. I am one such teacher engaged for two years now. We use Skype to teach students remotely. We are assisted by a local class administrator as well. Beyond the system expectations, I had decided to visit my students personally during my trip to Karnataka. Thanks to Shripati, the local co-ordinator who took me to the two schools, one at Mugad village and the other at Uppina Betgeri in Dharwad district.

It is about solving a problem! Venkat and his team at eVidyaloka realized the need for supplementing the education at higher primary level in schools, specifically at rural area. They have developed an efficient workflow powered by web application to integrate the components of educational resources, curriculum, operations and the human network. The entire business model is designed for Gig jobs by the respective stakeholders to perform better. Of course, the activities at various levels generate metrics for monitoring and evaluations.

The impact is huge! As you can see it in their website the year on year growth is very significant to prove that there exists an alternate model to the conventional education system. Why not extend the practice to a wider discipline? We at greenworkforce advocate for such practical changes to face the emerging 4th industrial age.

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Workshop on Micro Entrepreneurship

19/08/2018

I am thankful to Prof. S S Hegde, Principal at SDM Honnavar and Dr. Shivaram S Shastri, Director at Dr. M P Karki Institute of Excellence and Research for arranging a workshop on Micro Entrepreneurship addressing their pre-final year students. The focus was on the digital age opportunities for the young as an alternate path in their professional career.

Freelancing provides the crucial experience you need to become an entrepreneur. Lack of experience is the key factor preventing many people from making the break from their nine to five jobs and setting up on their own. However, there is a straightforward solution to help people like these gain experience, contacts and confidence: freelancing! With reference to the college students, I stressed on the topic encouraging them to make attempts to become a freelancer even before they graduate from the campus actually.

I did demonstrate how curated Open Education Resources are handy in preparation for their future as a lifelong learner. We referred nano courses from http://www.life-global.org/ which has more than 30 topics relevant to entrepreneurship and small business. These simple but, complete package of learning contents of global standards are easy to access, learn and practice at their own pace. In fact, the audience like it very much.

The work practices as a freelancer were demonstrated live with reference to popular global online marketplaces like UpWork and Guru. The complete cycle is explained to them – how to setup an account, complete the profile with relevant information, how to find jobs, apply, earn money and gain online reputation with great feedbacks.

Freelancers are Solopreneurs or micro entrepreneurs. One has to manage everything that a startup demands at an individual level. We at greenworkforce are on a mission to groom such micro entrepreneurs everywhere.

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Women in Tech – a content session at Delhi

18/08/2018

It was a surprise opportunity for me to moderate a session on ‘Women in Tech: How to Keep Up With Generation Y Women in Tech’ at Delhi during 2016. We did conduct around six such content sessions on various topics related to entrepreneurship as part of the assignment from Founder Institute, USA, for their New Delhi chapter. The experience of organizing such events targeting the professionals and aspiring founders from Delhi – National Capital Region was an immense pleasure.

We used Meetup platform https://www.meetup.com/Delhi-Startup-Founder-101/events/236095998/ primarily to mobilize the participants. In fact, the startup ecosystem partners helped us to reach a wider audience to make it happen on every schedule with decent numbers. We acknowledge the higher quality of the interactive event and its credits to those women leaders as speakers who made it there. Of course, the diverse background of the audience was critical to bring in various topics for discussion on the same theme.

A full session of about 3 hours was well appreciated for the purpose we had gathered. The session was followed by a networking opportunity for aspirants over coffee.

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A session on GigEconomy@B-School

18/08/201818/08/2018

I was invited to deliver a session on Gig Economy as part of the student academic activities at Apeejay School of Business Management, New Delhi. It was a small batch of students and the faculties there for an interactive discussion on the topic. Indeed, me along with the other two speakers enjoyed delivering contents on the respective topics scheduled for the day.

The adaptation of ICT in businesses has lead to the break down of business functions into component operations that can
be managed without incurring any increase in coordination cost. The digital transformation of the business models further increased the ability to look at the activities in a different approach both within and outside the organisation and to redistribute which of these component activities should be done within and outside the organisation.

I took a reference of a published case study from https://www.ibm.com/blogs/internet-of-things/iot-fsm-and-gig-economy/ which states how the gig economy will transform field service management. Another article on Performance Management in the Gig Economy at https://hbr.org/2016/01/performance-management-in-the-gig-economy was also discussed briefly.

We at greenworkforce educate the prospect companies to evaluate the Gig Economy models as an alternate way of working to improve the business parameters, especially in relevance with Industry 4.0 practices.

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Professionals opt for Independent Job

15/08/201815/08/2018

The 10 minutes Video in Hindi language highlights the value created by the Gig Economy professionals. Since 2015, there is a sudden importance for freelancers! Prior to that freelancers were struggling to get bank loans, matrimony proposals, club invites and such social acceptance was lesser. Only those freelancers who did an exceptionally good job or who made huge money were recognized, not the rest. …Now, the equation has changed!! The employment landscape is fast-changing where more professionals are inclined towards independent works, flexible timings, more freedom to innovate and finally, balance between personal and professional life. And this is the precise opportunity for all of us. Each one of you is capable to succeed as a freelancer, but, it is easier when we go as a team in the global markets. …Forgetting all distractions, let us focus on freelancing as a core activity and then lifelong learning as an aid to growing it. Whether you remain as a freelancer or build a sustainable startup or a venture to scale up your activities is the choice after being successful as a Gig Economy professional.

How you run your business is completely up to you, but here are some practices from successful freelancers to consider. a) Communicate early, communicate often, Be proactive — clients usually get concerned when they don’t hear from a freelancer. b) Respect deadlines Deliver your work on time, every time. If you think you’ll miss a deadline, let your client know so they can plan accordingly. c) When in doubt, ask. This will help clear up the confusion, save time, and keep the job going smoothly. d) Be a pleasure to work with. Listen to your client’s concerns and respond with a positive attitude. Developing a rapport can make for a great work experience for both parties. e) Set clear expectations. Provide honest and realistic project updates and quickly alert your client when you encounter a problem. f) Under-promise, over-deliver. Never promise more than you can deliver and consider giving a little extra to every job.

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Borderless Business in the Shrinking World

15/08/201815/08/2018

It is a shrinking world! The Internet, mobility solutions, and technology advancements have diminished the barriers between people of different countries so that they could work together, collaborate, communicate and grow mutually. According to globalEDGE project, the world’s economy is increasingly global. As a result, demand continues to grow for individuals who understand the global context of business: from the logistics of international trade and cross-border investments to the cultural and ethical issues that are imbued in the practice of business around the world. By studying international business, you will learn about world cultures and societies, and be challenged to approach issues from different perspectives. These skills are increasingly valuable to employers faced with the challenge of opening and integrating multiple markets and achieving cohesion and collegiality in increasingly diverse workforces….This is the precise need of becoming a GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL. However, there are many professional champions who just cater to their neighborhood markets and succeed equally in the career path. We at greenworkforce recommend the balance between being a global professional versus a local champion. The reason is FUTURE IS UNCERTAIN as we are embracing 4th Industrial Age very rapidly. The addressable markets change the shape and size drastically. And whatever happens, it happens very quickly as against earlier days. …We live in an information abundant era. We have access to tons of Open Educational Resources and hence it is not at all difficult to acquire any skills if you plan it for the same. …As a GigTeam, let us give equal importance to learning every day to that of your work-life. Become a lifelong learner and a gig job practitioner!

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GigTeams – explained

14/08/201815/08/2018

Shashidhar was speaking at an event hosted by Prof M M Pant at The Woods, Gurugram on the theme of ‘Educating Humans in the AI Era’. The relevance of GigTeam was to explore how a large population could be reached with the mission of evangelizing lifelong learning. There were other professionals sharing their thoughts too on related topics.

Prof M M Pant stated “My own major takeaway was that we need to explore lifelong learning as opposed to a finite diploma or degree oriented learning, helping us develop as ‘humans’ and not merely job-ready for the day. Which means pursuing the hard Sciences like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, but Sociology, Psychology and Anthropolgy as well. On a foundation of Philosophy and Mathematics which were said to be 2 sides of the same coin. Or perhaps on the same side itself as in a Möbius strip.
In recent times, we are swiftly moving forward having understood the world of atoms to a better understanding of the world in terms of bits, qbits and quantum Thinking and quantum computing. This is perhaps the current ‘obsession’ with AI, Machine Learning and allied Technologies such as Big Data, Blockchain, IoT, 3D Printing and so on.”

UP Startup Conclave 2018 – A Gig Perspective

Community Contributions for Employability Problems

Transformation in the way we work

Gig Model in Education – A great value add

Workshop on Micro Entrepreneurship

Women in Tech – a content session at Delhi

A session on GigEconomy@B-School

Professionals opt for Independent Job

Borderless Business in the Shrinking World

GigTeams – explained

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