DEOCA Group says “No” to borrowing human resources

Training cooperation tied to practical application

On May 22, 2024, DEOCA Group met to promote cooperation with École des Ponts ParisTech, the world's leading prestigious university in science-engineering. The collaboration aims to learn and share experiences in training practical engineers and get training programs in traffic project construction and management, especially in railways from school to DEOCA Research and Training Institute, to serve research and human resource training in the coming period.

Previously, to meet the demand for the application of artificial intelligence technology according to current development trends, DEOCA Group has initiated cooperation with the University of California Irvine, which is one of the leading universities in the US, to orient the recruitment of Vietnamese students participating in training programs, applying new technologies in transportation infrastructure at the university. The group aims to recruit high-quality human resources through scholarship programs, internships, and real-world work experiences at the company.

PhD. Nguyen Dinh Phu, University of California Irvine, President of the Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Association in the US, highly appreciates the direction, determination, dedication, and financial capability to invest in the human resources of DEOCA Group. He believes this cooperation model will be feasible and successful, contributing to the sustainable development of the group with solid foundations.

Over the years, many training cooperations have been established between DEOCA Group and educational institutions domestically and internationally. A notable aspect of DEOCA’s training cooperation is the close integration between academic knowledge and practical work, allowing new knowledge to be immediately applied to solve specific tasks in the Group.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Vice Rector of HCMC University of Transport, evaluates this training method and affirms that DEOCA pioneers in training human resources closely aligned with the practical implementation of challenging and complex projects. Good employees and strong practical capabilities can help projects be successfully executed.

From 2020 to 2022, the company collaborated with the National Economics University to train the group’s core management team through an Executive MBA program. It continued to invest in doctoral research in specialized management topics.

Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat, Chairman of the Council for Science and Training at National Economics University, believes that DEOCA is very proactive and demands high-quality training. The company co-develops, contributes to, and innovatively updates the training programs. The goal is to address immediate issues while having a long-term vision for the company's broader challenges. Strategic management, project management, financial management, technology application, etc., are all organized for training and applied to specific activities of the Group.

By the end of 2023, DEOCA Group set the requirement that Vice Presidents of the Board of Directors complete a doctoral program, and executives of the Executive Board and Office of the Board of Directors must achieve a master's degree within the next 4 – 6 years.

According to Dr. Ho Chi Dung, Director of the DEOCA Training Board, this is also a measure to evaluate and enhance the problem-solving abilities of the Group's key personnel. The motto “think frankly, speak truthfully, act genuinely, achieve real effectiveness, and create real value” is the guiding principle for all activities, including training and developing human resources at DEOCA Group.

“With our projects and initiatives, we proactively impart practical experience, not only within the group but also with partners, while expanding cooperation with reputable training organizations to organize intensive courses that meet practical needs,” says Dr. Ho Chi Dung said.

Say “No” to borrowing human resources

It is rare for a large enterprise to have many vital executives or even strategic positions filled by individuals who rose from the roles of secretaries or assistants, as is the case at DEOCA. The chairman’s secretary is an important position that requires direct training from the head before becoming a leader. Besides professional skills, they are trained in planning, summarizing, connecting, and interacting within the system’s operations. Through training and honing, secretaries are selected for promotion to assistant positions, continue to be assigned to work at project sites, and develop management skills before officially participating in business management.

As a company that says “No” to borrowing personnel, DEOCA’s personnel training and planning follow the process of “Probation - On-the-job Training - Work Management - Work Mindset”. Teams of successor leaders are always ready, following the model of “Flock of birds overcoming the storm 9 – 18 – 36...”. Though it may sound theoretical initially, the development paths of many key leaders who grew up in the group are the most realistic evidence.

Many questions arise: Why does DEOCA have its own Practical Training Center? Why is there a dedicated Training Department in their organizational structure? According to Dr. Ho Chi Dung, this ensures that human resource development activities, especially internal training and practice sessions, are conducted regularly, methodically, and comprehensively for all levels of personnel and areas of expertise. People are the critical factor for the sustainable development and international expansion of the group. Therefore, training activities must yield measurable results that practically serve the company's operations.

“Not only investing in people for the organization, but DEOCA Group also contributes to creating a civilized society where every individual can maximize their potential”, notes Dr. Ho Chi Dung.

At project management sites that DEOCA Group undertakes, such as Quang Ngai - Hoai Nhon expressway and Dong Dang - Tra Linh expressway, spaces are allocated for training offices to enhance labor skills for workers and practical skills and technology application for engineers. Specialized labor safety, first aid, and emergency response skills are also regularly improved.

DEOCA Group identifies “Knowledge creates value” as the foundation of all success. Therefore, each complex project is not only a challenge to conquer but also a training ground where the staff continually improves their capacity and practical experience to perform even better in future projects. The knowledge of DEOCAs people is the means to create unique value for the company and its partners, generating values that serve society.