On July 26, 2024, the PNOC Networking Hall hosted an engaging and insightful session as part of Siklab #11, featuring business coach Jose Leo Lemuel Caparas. The event centered on the theme “Intrapreneurial Mindset: How to Be Flexible and Have Fun While Working Together to Build a Great Firm for Energy Investments.”

The presentation highlighted the “BEST” framework—an acronym for Behavior, Educate, Steps to Take, and Test and Measure. Mr. Caparas elaborated on the intrapreneurial mindset, encouraging participants to embrace their roles in creating innovative products, developing open-ended ideas, and translating these into real-world services.

A particularly compelling message conveyed during the talk was: “Trying and failing is learning. Failing to try is suffering what could have been.” This emphasizes that genuine progress comes from taking action and learning from both successes and setbacks. While inspiration and thought-provoking ideas are important, it is action that ultimately brings us closer to our goals. This philosophy aligns with PNOC’s shift towards a more entrepreneurial approach. By embracing the mindset of trying and learning, PNOC is positioning itself as a dynamic player in the energy industry. This shift is not just about taking risks, but about transforming challenges into opportunities and driving sustainable progress. Through this entrepreneurial spirit, PNOC aims to lead by example, showing that it is not merely ideas but action that propels us towards our vision of being a strategic niche player in the Philippine Energy Industry.

The talk was highly interactive, with engaging activities and discussions that made Siklab #11 both enjoyable and educational. Attendees left with a renewed sense of purpose and practical strategies for fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within their organizations.