SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer commented on a report published by SMU and J.P. Morgan titled "Managing Skills Challenges in Asean 5". The 155-page report said that Singapore needs to do three things to tackle its skills shortage – cut its dependence on foreign workers by even more, ease the pace of change in industry policy and focus on soft and cross-job skills. The report recommended that more attention be given to building soft skills and adaptability if Singapore is to pursue innovation-driven growth. Professor De Meyer remarked: "With an educated and skilled workforce, Singapore needs to continuously innovate, make better use of technology to increase productivity and reduce reliance on low-skilled workers. Its education system could also place greater emphasis on curiosity, creativity and adaptability and risk-taking, to encourage the right mind set for an innovation-driven economy."