Revolutionizing the way how we learn by conducting webinars, the 5th episode of the UBP Xcellerator Gamechangers PeopleTech: Teching Up the Workforce of the Future drew to close 200 participants last 24 September 2020. Members of the academe, government agencies, private companies, and jobseekers were present via Zoom for the webinar.

UBP Xcellerator is a one-stop learning resource that offers various on-demand learning programs and learning pathways aligned to digital capability building and emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, API, and more. Aligned with UnionBank of the Philippines’ higher purpose to tech up the Philippines, the program offers free webinars bi-monthly covering various topics that advocate upskilling and retooling to future-proof the Filipinos.

As most businesses remain closed for six (06) months now due to the pandemic, people lost their jobs while some are still struggling with job security. Anywhere around the globe, companies proved that there is no cookie-cutter approach to teching-up the workplace but early adoption and constant experimentation are key.

PeopleTech is advocacy that focuses on building capabilities and skills, equipping the workforce of the future. PeopleTech: Teching Up the Workforce of the Future featured Michelle Rubio, Chief Human Resource Officer of Union Bank of the Philippines, and Anj Vera, CEO of Talentview. Both leaders shared their companies’ best practices and learning about business continuity, leadership, adaptability, and capability building. Migs Bustos, ABS-CBN Sports Anchor, moderated the program. 

Since the community quarantine started in March 2020, some companies had already fully adjusted and shifted to work-from-home arrangements, while some are on blended work, and others are easing back into the workplace with stringent safety protocols. Let me share some key takeaways from the PeopleTech webinar about capability building, adapting to change, and establishing a trust to help us carry on in the now normal:

Focus on Capability Building & Learn New Skills

According to Anj Vera, we need to understand, learn, and integrate ourselves with technology fast. And if we do, we would be able to cope and thrive in this new normal. She also shared that the essential skills in the now normal are:

  • Adaptability – You have to embrace the change. This is forced digital disruption, which is something you have to adapt to.
  • Cognitive Flexibility – How quick are you to learn something new or adjust what you already know?
  • Leadership – Leadership is key, and the first person you lead is yourself.

Help People Who Resist Change

As part of an organization that champions the agile ways of working and advocates PeopleTech, Michelle Rubio shares insights on how we can help other people adapt to the changes and adopt a shift in mindset to effectively tech up the workplace, “At the workplace, we have to democratize learning and encourage people as much as they can to learn different skills.” While for Anj, “Experience, education, and exposure,” are the essentials when introducing change.

Hot Skills of the Now Normal

Whether you want to learn a new skill or take a refresher, these are the skills of the future that you may want to add on your list:

  • Data Analytics – by understanding data, you do not just look at data for what it is; you must piece the puzzle to get the bigger picture and relate a story out of it. 
  • Content Creation – creating content, developing videos, graphics, and writing content that people will consume.
  • Analytical Thinking & Innovation – being a visionary and a forward thinker is critical in solving critical problems and creating rational decisions that may impact our day-to-day lives in these unprecedented times. 

Want to get more insights on PeopleTech? Simply visit https://ubpxcellerator.apptitude.xyz/ and know more about UBP Xcellerator’s course offerings and upcoming free webinars.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robert “Bob” Reyes is a technologist, an ICT Consultant and Tech Speaker, a certified Google IT Support Specialist, and an Open Source advocate representing the global non-profit Mozilla (makers of Firefox) in the Philippines. Bob is a Technology Columnist for the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation and an aviation subject matter expert contributor for Spot.PH.

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