With our GT2025 vision shifting into overdrive, the GT Culture Pillar is driving further what it means to behave like a techglomerate with the #A-Talent Learning Program. It’s designed specifically to equip A+People with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in Industry 4.0 and support the Group’s transformation journey.
We know that the great transformation begins with each A-Person, and that’s why the #A-Talent program encourages us to recognize our role in shaping the future. We want to behave like a techglomerate, embodying the spirit of innovation, adaptability, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Dubbed the Techglomerate Core Capabilities, these 10 skills and competencies are expected from all A-People to propel the enablement of the organization’s transformation into a tech-driven powerhouse.
So, what are these core capabilities that will set us apart as A-People in the Techglomerate era? Let’s dive in:
Digital and Data Literacy: A-People should be adept at effectively identifying, organizing, and utilizing data while leveraging digital technologies and media to access, evaluate, and communicate information.
Agile Ways of Working: A-People should possess the ability to quickly adapt to changing business requirements or customer needs by employing iterative development processes, such as the scrum method, within self-organizing teams.
Innovation: A-People should have a natural inclination towards curiosity, creativity, and thinking differently, enabling them to continuously seek better ways of driving incremental or transformational changes within the organization.
Adaptive Learning: A-People should be skilled in identifying and maximizing learning opportunities through various modes, methodologies, and platforms. This capability enables them to develop new or existing skills to drive meaningful change.
Systems Thinking: A-People should be able to translate the organization’s vision and strategy into actionable plans by looking beyond individual components and understanding how these parts work together as a cohesive system.
Risk Management: A-People should possess a comprehensive understanding of the broader business operations and the external environment to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
Customer Experience: A-People should be committed to creating positive customer experiences at every touchpoint, ensuring that customers feel valued and satisfied with their interactions with the organization.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: A-People should have the ability to identify and pursue opportunities, embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and adapt swiftly to change.
Empathetic Communication: A-People should possess exceptional communication skills, allowing them to understand, empathize with, and effectively convey the feelings and perspectives of others.
Stakeholder Management: A-People should be adept at identifying and understanding the needs, interests, and expectations of various stakeholders. This capability enables them to engage and build meaningful relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
These Techglomerate Core Capabilities are not just a checklist; they’re our ticket to successful personal and professional growth in the Techglomerate era. Through this program, we will gain access to cutting-edge training, resources, and support to enhance our proficiency in each Techglomerate Core Capability, so we can thrive and become the driving force behind our Techglomerate transformation.
Our journey doesn’t end there. These core capabilities will align with our respective strategic business units (SBUs), enabling us to make a significant impact at all levels of the organization. We are equipped to lead the charge, whether through adopting the Techglomerate Core Capabilities framework or mapping existing competencies.
