The DSWD Field Office VI recently launched the DSWD LEADS or the Learning Enrichment and Development Session for its employees.

“Through LEADS, the staff will be enriched with skills and knowledge that will promote personal development, workplace productivity, and awareness and idea generation,” said Delia V. Bagolcol, Assistant Regional Director for Operations.

DSWD LEADS is the upshot of the ₱300,000 prize of the field office, winning as the champion during the KM PRIDE 2017 (Knowledge Management Productivity, Recognition, Incentives and Development for Effectiveness).

DSWD LEADS is an initiative spearheaded by the Knowledge Management Team which is a mix of employees from different units priming for innovation. It is a knowledge-sharing session on various topics, issues, and trends that is being conducted every Friday of every month in coordination with the Employee Wellness Hour from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

Aside from the internal learning sessions exclusive for the employees, DSWD LEADS is also available for external participants including students from various universities to be oriented of DSWD programs, services, advocacies, and practices. LEADS will also conduct learning visits to DSWD6 centers with the SWDLNet (Social Welfare and Development Learning Network) as the pilot participants.

During the launching of DSWD LEADS, an idea festival was also conducted which allowed the employees to suggest and contribute ideas that can improve the learning sessions.

“I commend this initiative devised by the Knowledge Management Team and I call on to all the employees of DSWD6 to take time on participating to every LEADS and grab the opportunity to learn and surpass your current capability,” Bagolcol stated./dswd6/XzyrabelleServento/