How Publicis Sapient is Setting new Standards in Learning & Development

Publicis Sapient is widely known for its outstanding learning and development culture. Learning mindset is a core value of the Publicis Sapient work culture. One of the things that makes the learning and development culture of the company stand apart is one-on-ones or 03. 03s are conducted as part of the annual EYP (Enable Your Potential) process and measures the progress of each employee and plans their development.

What is O3 (one-on-ones)?
Managers connect with their subordinates to discuss their expectations and their career plans. Keeping the expectations in mind, people managers can chart out training plans or anything else necessary for the growth of the employee. The conversation is completely private.

However, the discussion is documented. So, you or anyone who needs it, can refer to it. At the end of the year, you can know how far you have come since you began. This is a nice practice to keep everyone on track of their progress. Indeed, this is a genius move from a learning and development perspective. 

EYP (Enable Your Potential) is a gold standard for learning and development in the industry. O3 takes it to another level, making it very hard for other organizations to replicate it. Even though managers and employees are actively involved in each other’s betterment, the company ensures that both have sufficient time for the discussion.

The O3 Process

The plan for O3s begins at the start of the year (January). Subordinates and their managers talk amongst themselves and decide the frequency of their discussion. It is recommended to speak every week, but employees are free to manage however they like. Twice a month, once a week, or any frequency they feel comfortable with.

All in all, the learning and development culture at Publicis Sapient is top notch. You can read more about it in other Publicis Sapient reviews. With O3s, it is setting a new standard in learning and development.