Asdrúbal Oliveros: Venezuela has human talent, “but it’s not where it should be” or is without the conditions to perform at its maximum capacity

For economist Asdrúbal Oliveros, Venezuela still has qualified human talent, despite massive migration; however, he argues that many specialists are not in the areas where they could exhibit their maximum potential. “Venezuela is not a country without talent, it is a country where talent is harder to find, retain [...]

Asdrúbal Oliveros: Venezuela has human talent, “but it’s not where it should be” or is without the conditions to perform at its maximum capacity

TL;DR

  • Venezuela has qualified human talent, but it's difficult to find, retain, and activate.
  • Many specialists are not in areas where they can maximize their potential.
  • Some professionals have migrated internally, work below their capacity, or operate in the informal sector.
  • Companies that can discover, develop, and empower remaining talent will have a competitive advantage.