DOST-FNRI Conducts DOST-wide Training on Pandemic-Proof Projects (3Ps) Learnings
“Make the most of the opportunities that are available, and more importantly, let us invest in future-proofing our projects to minimize impacts, and to encourage innovation and technological adaptation.” This was one of the take away messages from DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr.’s inspirational message during the two-and-a-half-day Training on Pandemic-Proof Projects (3Ps) Learnings on April 18-20, 2023 at the Eurotel Makati Hotel.
Funded and supported by the DOST-Human Resource Development Program (DOST HRDP), DOST-FNRI spearheaded the event to capacitate and build more flexibility among DOST employees during their project implementations in the now normal. The Institute believes that by recognizing the encountered challenges and learning experiences from the past implemented projects, this can make future project implementations more resilient and pandemic-proof, hence, yielding better results.
Dr. Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Director IV and Scientist IV warmly welcomed the 55 participants from different DOST regional offices and attached agencies who attended the training. Aside from Secretary Solidum’s inspirational message, USec. Sancho A. Mabborang, DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations, also gave his message of encouragement. On the other hand, Dr. Leah J. Buendia, DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development, graced the event by giving her message of support in person.
Professor Mayo Grace C. Amit, Assistant Professor V of University of the Philippines – Los Baños, presented topics on project planning and the development agenda, project development for impact results-based management and evaluation, and sustainability strategies in project management. This was followed by the presentation of mechanics for the first workshop.
On the second day, the participants presented their outputs which were critiqued by Professor Amit. The participants were divided into 6 groups, composed of 6-8 members. Topics presented focused on project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, planning, and sustainability. Through sharing of experiences and strategies, these learnings can make the participants’ future project proposals more resilient. In the afternoon session, Mr. Nicolai “Nico” V. Reyes, Vice President of Rebel Marketing, presented the topic “Applying Marketing Principles to Promote Popularization and Commercialization of DOST’s Projects and Researches” wherein he gave tips and suggestions on trends, marketing hacks, and pitch hacks or decks to enhance project promotion efforts.
On the closing day of the training, the preparation and presentation for Workshop 2 wherein the participants developed a message house for an existing DOST project and created a pitch deck that has been presented to a potential partner. Each group chose a representative in presenting their outputs, which showed the fruits of the event.
Indeed, this is one of our first steps to make DOST a presence to everyone. The DOST-FNRI will continue to deliver quality trainings to make our future projects more pandemic proof as we are #OneDOST4U.■
