The Problem
The Need To Upskill Tech Professionals To Excel in Automation
Philips identified the need to upskill its technology professionals in automation tools and technologies, aiming to build both technical expertise and a consulting mindset. This dual focus was intended to empower these professionals to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
To achieve this, Philips prioritized identifying the right use cases across different areas, establishing a robust automation pipeline, and implementing strategies to maximize the benefits of automation. The objective was to ensure their teams could work seamlessly with business stakeholders, monitor program success, and deliver measurable results in their automation initiatives.
The Solution
From Big Picture to Perfect Details-Automating Success
Considering the need for professionals in the FP&A, IT, and business process domains, StackRoute designed a comprehensive six-month business analyst program for developing competence across four core areas.
- From Automation Pipeline to Business case: Cultivating the skills of a world-class automation business analyst, blending technical and professional expertise.
- Strategic Data Analysis Toolkit: Equipping participants with consulting and finance foundations, enhanced by statistical techniques.
- Automation Program Charter Design: Enabling a macro-to-micro understanding of data techniques, aligning strategic vision with actionable insights.
- Consulting Effectiveness:Strengthening consulting capabilities within the context of automation and change management.
The Team Behind
The key team members of the learning and training program
Vishnupriya Raghavan, Santosh Subramaniam, Anirudh Vamanmurthy Parvatikar, Kavya N P.
The Impact
StackRoute’s learning intervention significantly enhanced Philips' automation initiatives, offering a slew of improvements:
Award
2023 Brandon Hall Excellence Gold Award in the Best Training Program for the Extended Enterprise category.