Santanu Roy and Sunil K. Dhawan (Curt. Sci., 82, 2002, 269-272)have brought out clearly what needs to be done to improve the work environment and to motivate scientists in the CSIR laboratories, although they very hesitatingly call theirs only an empirical study. They have emphasized the need for better decision-making and better communication systems, and upgrading of technology. I would like to comment on the first two. With my 27 years of experience in CSIR, three years in industry (ICI India), and 10 years in University (BHU), I came to the conclusion some ten years ago that our foremost need is to inculcate passion for excellence in whatever we do, especially in science, technology and education. Excellence is not just high marks in examination which the students aspire to get but its pursuance in later life as one embarks on a career is what matters. Anyone can scale excellence, if he/she can learn a few 'skills'. In the last few years, my colleagues and I have designed and conducted introductory 1-2 day programmes which are just about enough to make one realize the significance of excellence and development of skills. We have four basic modules: attitudinal-cum-leadership skill, communication skill, interpersonal skill and confidence building (self-improvement). Decision-making capability develops out of the above skills. Communication is the core skill and it includes all the four skills of effective speaking, reading, listening and writing. Learning and practising the core skill lay the foundation for all other skills and for achieving excellence. Scientists must know how to articulate effectively and convincingly. Similarly, teachers although they may know how to lecture in a class, must learn how to effectively communicate and excel in their profession. Training should begin at the postgraduate level for pure science and graduate level for engineering students.
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机译：Santanu Roy和Sunil K. Dhawan（Curt。Sci。，82，2002，269-272）清楚地提出了需要采取哪些措施来改善工作环境并激励CSIR实验室的科学家，尽管他们很犹豫地称呼他们为仅是一项实证研究。他们强调需要更好的决策和更好的通信系统以及技术升级。我想对前两个发表评论。凭借我在CSIR的27年经验，在工业界的三年经验（印度的ICI）和在大学的10年的经验（BHU），我得出结论：大约十年前，我们最需要的是在我们所做的一切中灌输对卓越的热情，尤其是在科学，技术和教育领域。卓越不仅是学生渴望获得的考试成绩，而且重要的是，在以后的职业生涯中追求卓越。只要他/她可以学习一些“技能”，任何人都可以扩展卓越。在过去的几年中，我和我的同事们设计并进行了1-2天的入门课程，这些课程足以使人们意识到卓越和技能发展的重要性。我们有四个基本模块：态度和领导才能，沟通技巧，人际交往技巧和建立信任（自我提高）。在上述技能的基础上发展决策能力。沟通是核心技能，它包括有效的口语，阅读，听力和写作四个全部技能。学习和练习核心技能为所有其他技能和实现卓越奠定了基础。科学家必须知道如何有效和令人信服地表达。同样，尽管教师可能知道如何在课堂上讲课，但他们必须学习如何有效地交流和擅长于自己的专业。培训应该从纯科学的研究生水平开始，而工程专业的学生应从研究生水平开始。
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