I recently attended the Recode Kerala event. It was a privilege to hear from Vinay Kalyan Parakala, the Head of Emerging & Growth Markets at ANSR.
His session was titled “Kerala’s Moment in the Global Capability Centre Revolution.” It offered a strong vision for our state. He explained how Kerala can lead the way in global digital transformation.
The T-Shaped Talent Model
Vinay shared a fascinating framework called the T-Shaped Talent Model. This model reimagines how we prepare our workforce for the future.
The idea is simple but powerful. Imagine the letter ‘T’.
-
The Vertical Bar: This represents deep expertise in one specific area.
-
The Horizontal Bar: This represents broad digital skills across many fields.
Combining Deep Skills with Broad Knowledge
In practice, this means we must grow a new kind of talent. First, professionals need to master specific sectors like HealthTech, MedTech, or FinTech.
However, that is not enough. They must also be skilled in digital areas like Cloud Architecture, AI, and Cybersecurity. As a result, we create a workforce that is adaptable. Furthermore, they can contribute meaningfully to global technology ecosystems.
Measuring the Business Impact
Why does this approach matter? The impact is measurable and significant. Organizations that use T-shaped talent strategies see amazing results.
-
200% higher retention rates.
-
40% faster project delivery.
-
3.5 times higher innovation rates.
These numbers prove that this strategy works.
Kerala’s Strategic Advantage
Currently, there is a partnership between the government, schools, and the industry. This initiative aims to create job-ready professionals. Consequently, these experts will drive the growth of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Kerala.
Kerala is perfectly positioned for this change. The state has a strong foundation in education and quality of life. We are already known for our human development. Now, it is time to extend that reputation into the digital landscape.
In short, Kerala could become a model for the world. If these initiatives gain momentum, our local talent will definitely scale global ambitions.
Bernard C Vincent
Sales Manager at Evobe Technologies. Passionate about driving digital transformation and helping businesses scale through innovative tech solutions and strategic partnerships.
