E Alberto González de Mena, Author at Harvard Business Publishing

Fostering Reskilling at BBVA Through a Continuous Learning Culture

E Alberto González de Mena — Thu, 13 May 2021 13:45:32 +0000

The Camp is the new reskilling and upskilling initiative for BBVA employees Even before the current crisis, when remote working forced a change to on-site employee training plans, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) had a strong commitment to a culture of online learning, offering its professionals a comprehensive digital training catalog via the Campus BBVA platform. A look at the topics consumed most frequently has revealed employees’ growing interest in developing new capabilities including data, design, and sustainability, which are a priority for BBVA given the new reality that awaits. In the words of Carlos Casas, BBVA’s Global Head of […]

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For BBVA, a Long-Standing Commitment to Digital Learning Pays Off

E Alberto González de Mena — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:39:39 +0000

When the coronavirus pandemic first hit, my organization, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), knew there was no time to waste. We recognized that, as a major multi-national bank providing crucial financial services, we would play a significant role both in alleviating the economic impact of the quarantine and in starting to prepare for recovery. Having already made a commitment to digitization—the cornerstone, our strategy—BBVA was well-positioned to deal with the crisis. Our technology had even granted BBVA a competitive advantage, enabling us to ensure that we could continue to operate on a near-normal basis. This technology also allowed our employees […]

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