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Chapter No: 3 – The Cluster Development Executive/AgentTo be working in a cluster specific local context through a field office that enables closeand constant contact with the cluster.It is also important to emphasize that a CDE/CDA may be drawn from a Non-Governmental Organization, an industry support organization, or an industry association.He could also be selected from among independent industry professionals or competentpersons from the concerned scientific or research institutions or BDS providers.Moreover the cluster actors as being unbiased and devoid of any vested interest shouldperceive a CDE/CDA.3.3 The Core Competencies of the CDE/CDAConsidering the varied role and functions of the CDE/CDA which is briefly described inthe previous section, there are several functional competencies required of a CDE / CDA.There are two major areas of skills that are most essential for the effective functioning ofthe CDE / CDA. The first set of essential skills are the Behavioural and Organizationalskills namely interpersonal communication, delegation of powers and responsibilities,leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, planning and strategizing skills, andcollective bargaining and decision making specially related to cooperative institutions.The second set of essential skills required would be Managerial and Administrative skills,namely public relations and effective liaison with concerned ministry and departments,project and programme management skills, and also the ability to evolve appropriatelinkages with scientific and R and D institutions (specific to the cluster activity) as well asBDS providers. Familiarity with some hard skills such as financial management,accounting, business development, and information technology would also be desirable.In addition to these essential skills and competencies it would also be desirable to takeinto consideration the past working experience of a prospective CDE / CDA. Personhaving worked on assignments involving SME development either in technical NGOs,scientific institutions, or corporate concerns, could be preferred and would have an addedadvantage. It is also essential to emphasize that apart from the core competencies andexperience required of a CDE/CDA, it is most essential to ensure that the person selectedattends a comprehensive foundation training programme that sensitizes him for hisassignment as a CDE / CDA. This programme should be very carefully designed to caterto the specific training needs of these key functionaries and should be made an essentialpre condition before the person is assigned the task of a CDE / CDA. It is equallyimportant to emphasize that one cannot expect to find a CDE/CDA who has all thedesirable traits required to handle this pivotal function. It is therefore essential toensure that he is attached to and constantly assisted by the regional office of the MSME,further assisted by a Mentor (individual or institution), supported also by an appropriatesector specific scientific and technological institution, and the relevant BDS providers. ALocal Network Agent who belongs to the specific cluster and is familiar with the area andthe local language should also assist the CDE/CDA in all cases. This assistance frombelow is most essential for the CDE/CDA to carry out his or her day-to-day functions,and to remain in constant touch with the individual units that form the cluster.64
Chapter No: 3 – The Cluster Development Executive/AgentIt may finally be stressed that it is absolutely essential for the CDE to operate from afield office cum residence, which is located in the cluster area. His office should beadequately equipped and he should be provided the means to be able to travelfrequently both inside and outside the cluster area.3.4 The Profile of CDEs in Sampled ClustersIn this section we look at the general profile of the CDEs in the sampled clusters coveredduring our study. The information was canvassed through a schedule specially designedto obtain the responses of the CDEs currently posted in the clusters covered by us. Itmay be mentioned that only in the case of one cluster was the concerned CDE notavailable as it was reported that the CDE had not been appointed in the cluster, andfurthermore that no soft interventions were carried out. Hard interventions werehowever undertaken after the formation of the SPV and the CFC for this cluster has beencommissioned and has started to function. This appears to be an exceptional case wherein all the functions normally carried out by the CDE were ‘successfully’ undertaken by‘other’ entities.It is seen in Table 3.1 that the 21 CDEs who are presently assigned to the sampledclusters have a wide and diverse range of educational qualifications. As many as 7 ofthese 21 CDEs have a general under-graduate or graduate degree or diploma. There are12 CDEs that hold technical degrees or diplomas, while there are only 2 CDEs that havequalifications related to management. It may be also seen that while two of the CDEshold graduate diplomas in Footwear Technology there are two others who hold diplomasin Metallurgy.65
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