Steve Denniss Technical Director
TECHNOLOGY + PEOPLE = SUCCESS The People Perspective
Making a success of the Digital Railway Joint paper IRSE/WSP Clear messages The System includes the people More people issues than technology issues We need to address the possible skills gap now
Skills Technical Skills Data analytics Software development Cyber security Personal Skills Innovative thinking Challenging status quo Creativity
“ ” Reaching out 2017 Engage with the wider community Ask the passenger What is expected of rail transport in the future? Inspire the youth Bringing new technology to the railway will be most successful with the support and inclusion of all parts of society. - David Rowe, Head of Strategy RD&T Network Rail “ ” 2017
Collaboration, collaboration, collaboration Power for change Collaboration, collaboration, collaboration Academia £64m Skills Training Institutions Suppliers
Challenges and barriers Acceptance of skills shortage/gap Measuring the gap is very difficult Plan for technology roll out has not been clear What skills will be required – mix of old and new Shortage vs Gap? Suppliers are the main source / need firm commitment
The path to success Transfer knowledge Maintain momentum Plan effectively for the future People development programme Identify “long lead” training required Understand scale of challenge
How are we doing? Digital Railway Centre of Excellence Digital Railway Industry People Strategy National College for High Speed Rail National Training Academy for Rail (NTAR) National Skills Academy Rail (NSAR) Qualifications in Rail / MSc courses
Collaboration is the key Customers, suppliers, training establishments work together Identify the capabilities and the skills needed Develop the training and opportunities for development On something as complex and challenging as the Digital Railway Programme, if there is no effective collaboration you wont find an effective set of solutions. Collaboration is critical to enable success. - Neil Franklin Head of Skills Intelligence NSAR “ ”
Collaboration is the key Academia Institutions Suppliers
Steve Denniss Technical Director