So SAP feels that their skills shortage is over? Well according to them, they are meeting demand and are turning their attention to strengthening the skill sets of their internal teams.
It is certainly true that there is nothing like a down economy to help drive independent consulting resources into full-time positions for stability. But that is a cyclical solution to a problem that will not go away that easily. "With an aging workforce and fewer students signing on for science and math degrees, it could prove to be a perennial problem..."
Even SAP freely admits that with the 27,300 skilled professionals that were added last year, customers are still demanding more from their consulting resources. Key certifications are a part of that, as is hands-on project experience with the client implementation.
When all is said and done, whether you are utilizing SAP's resources or mine, don't just accept that the consultants are "skilled professionals". Find out what projects they have worked on in the past, what certifications they have and how they fit into your organization. More to follow on this topic..



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