Pasig City, 31 July 2024 —The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), as the focal organization of the Asian Productivity Organization’s (APO) Center of Excellence on Public-Sector Productivity (COE-PSP), hosted a knowledge and experience-sharing session for the seven participating agencies of the Development of Public-Sector Productivity Specialists Foundation Course (DPSPSFC).
Representatives from the Department of Science and Technology, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), Department of Energy, Department of Public Works and Highways , National Economic and Development Authority, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), and Department of Justice attended the session. The participants showcased initial gains and progress in their productivity improvement plans (PIP) through videos and in-depth presentations, addressing various areas such as process digitalization and automation, project monitoring, and records management systems.
During the spotlight sessions, participants provided detailed presentations on their projects, discussing the narrative behind them and the challenges they encountered. These challenges included stakeholders’ resistance to change, aligning new systems with existing processes, employee perceptions of increased workload, scheduling difficulties, and funding limitations. Participants also shared valuable lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of setting realistic goals, conducting thorough root cause analysis, maintaining persistent follow-ups with leaders, continuous team communication, and securing top management buy-in. These insights were used to refine their projects
Selected representatives from PUP and NCIP expressed gratitude and reflected on the program and their experiences. They appreciated the support and guidance received, which enabled substantial progress despite initial limitations and challenges.
In her message, DAP Senior Vice President for Programs Magdalena L. Mendoza emphasized the need for agents of change within the public sector. She encouraged the participants to innovate, generate new ideas, and effectively utilize government resources to improve the lives of Filipinos.
Similarly, DAP Center for Governance Vice President Imelda C. Caluen recognized the participants’ achievements in their PIPs and highlighted the event’s importance as a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration. She urged participants to align their efforts with the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, stressing that the journey to transformation and excellence continues.
The DPSPSFC, offered by the DAP COE-PSP, provides specialized training in planning, problem-solving, measurement, and analysis to enhance organizational productivity across government agencies.
