Transforming the Philippine Talent Value Proposition into an Enduring Competitive Advantage. Presentation for the 16th Philippine Society of IT Educators National Convention.

1. Philippine Society of IT Educators
16th National Convention
Feb. 27-March 1, 2014
Crowne Legacy Hotel, Baguio City
Alejandro P. Melchor III
Smarter Philippines
Program Director
Dept. of Science & Technology

20. Philippines has one of the world’s top profiles for talent
• Abundant labor force of 39+ million
• 460,000+ college graduates per year
• 3,000+ CPAs
• English proficiency & other languages
• Affinity with Western Culture
• Customer service orientation
• Highly trainable
• Cost effective
• High level of commitment and loyalty
With our competitive talent profile it made
Philippines Ranked as the 2nd top
Destination for IT - BPO Outsourcing for
2014
http://www.rappler.com/business/48703-manila-now-2nd-in-top-
outsourcing-hubs-tholons
Source: CHED 2010, CIA World Factbook 2010:
NSO 2011

22. DOST has 3 Multinational Technology Partners for
Smarter People; we are looking for other partners

23. Developing 21st Century Global Knowledge Professionals
In the 21st century workplace, most
repetitive functions will be automated.
Employers will demand Global Knowledge
Professionals–those with creative abilities
to synthesize information, solve problems,
and be innovative.
The Philippines requires Global Knowledge
Professionals, including:
• ICT-certified Scientists, Engineers and IT
professionals
• Service Scientists
• Data Scientists
• Technopreneurs
Developing the 21st Century Filipino
Global Knowledge Professional
http://smarterph.com/SPCCV1/?p=172
Service scientists are Global Knowledge
Professionals who are able to understand
complex service systems (such as
education, government, the airline industry,
or managing a manfacturing plant),
and generate and manage innovation.

24. Why are Knowledge Professionals Important?
• Knowledge workers tend to be closely aligned
with the organization’s growth prospects.
• Knowledge workers in management invent new
strategies.
• Knowledge workers in R&D and engineering
create new products.
• Knowledge workers in marketing package
products and services in ways that appeal to
customers.
• Without knowledge workers, there would be no
new products and services, and no growth.
Source: Tom Brokaw

25. Service scientists are T-Shaped Global Knowledge
Professionals, who are both broad and deep
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BusinessandManagement
ScienceandEngineering
EconomicsandSocialSciences
MathandOperationsResearch
ComputerScience&Info.Systems
IndustrialandSystemsEngineering
BusinessAnthropology
OrganizationalChange&Learning
Interdisciplinary deep problem-solvers who can collaborate with specialists from a
wide range of disciplines to create service science innovations.

26. Service Scientists are able to understand complex service systems, spot
opportunities for innovation, and assess which will produce the most value.
Innovation Landscape for the Airline Industry—a complex
service system
Source: The Power of Innovation, VHA, Inc.

27. Worldwide demand for Global Knowledge Professionals with
deep analytical skills…Information Scientists
New McKinsey
Global Institute Report
May 2011
http://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/publications/big
_data/pdfs/MGI_big_data_exec_summary.pdf
“The United States alone faces a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000 people with analytical and
managerial expertise and 1.5 million managers and analysts with the skills to understand and
make decisions based on the study of big data (exhibit).”

29. NO TALK, ALL ACTION.
LAUNCH A STARTUP IN 54 HOURS.
Award-winning Filipino startups launched at Startup Weekend include:
Online platform to help Startups
find mentors, resources, funding
TESTCOVERY. Online platform
to help developers find users
to test apps before production
Online app to tell you when it’s
almost your turn in line.
Endorsed and funded
by DOST’s ICT Office:

30. GRAND PRIZE:
• 3-month immersion in Silicon Valley
• Introduction to at least 5 top-tier VCs and
angel investors in Silicon Valley
• Participation in Silicon Valley
Entrepreneurship Academy
Filipino success stories include:
AYANNAH. Mobile & Web provider of digital
commerce, payment & media services
PAYROLL HERO. Provider of payroll, time &
attendance tracking solutions
PicLyf. Social picture blog.
Endorsed and funded
by DOST’s ICT Office:

31. Filipinos with competencies/life-skills and enabled/ capacitated to access and
pursue employment, entrepreneurial, and other economic opportunities
Offer free specialized science
secondary education for PSHS
Widen availability of and access
to S&T undergraduate and
graduate scholarships
Develop cost-effective ICT-
enabled skills enhancement
modules and skills assessment
tools
Science-based knowledge and
tools that will enable the
agriculture sector to raise global
competitiveness
Equip MSMEs with innovative,
cost effective and appropriate
technologies to be globally
competitive
Make PH a global leader in
Information Technology
Target: a critical mass of Filipino Global Knowledge Professionals by 2016
“A challenge to ensure excellence and to produce competitive
talents through globally competitive Education”

35. Several suggested next steps
1. Visit the Smarter Philippines Website
2. Understand the Smarter Philippines
Program
3. Connect with your local DOST Regional
Director
4. Understand the Smarter People Program
(see next slide)

37. Alejandro P. Melchor III
Smarter Philippines Program Director
Department of Science & Technology
budmelchor@yahoo.com
Alejandro “Bud” Melchor