Gratitude Post in Due
In July 2024, MySkills Foundation was privileged to participate in the SAP Social Sabbatical program, a global initiative facilitated by Pyxera Global that provides pro bono consulting to non-profits and social enterprises. Over the course of this transformative 30 days, three dedicated SAP consultants—Ms. Daniela Norato Auer, Ms. Neha Agrawal, and Mr. Piyush Kumar—worked dedicatedly with our team, delivering expert guidance that significantly enhanced our operational capacity and strategic planning efforts.
The consultants brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to MySkills, offering invaluable support across several critical areas. Their work included a comprehensive branding and competitor analysis that informed a strategic revision of our social enterprise, Primus Wellness. This revision aimed to improve its sustainability by identifying new strategies and optimising our existing revenue streams. The consultants’ insights culminated in a practical manual titled Social Enterprise Transformation and Action Plan (For Primus Wellness). This essential resource outlines strategic steps to optimise our operations, enhance efficiencies, and scale our social impact, providing a clear roadmap for our future growth.
Demonstrating remarkable dedication, the SAP consultants immersed themselves in our mission, spending an entire week at ground zero to understand the challenges faced by our at-risk youth. Despite cultural differences, they were profoundly moved by the impact of MySkills’ work and embraced the task of creating a business plan, despite limited experience in business development backgrounds. Their thorough research identified the Moringa industry as an $18.2 billion market, profiling 38 Malaysian companies engaged in Moringa-based products. Their personal commitment to our cause was evident throughout their work, making a significant and lasting contribution to our future sustainability.
As we implement the recommendations from the SAP consultants, we are focused on creating a lasting, positive impact on the youth beneficiaries we serve. The consultants provided both long-term and short-term strategic plans that are guiding us as we make steady progress. We are immensely grateful for their efforts; they not only identified opportunities for ongoing volunteer support from SAP but also pledged their commitment to continue assisting us. This ongoing collaboration ensures that our relationship with SAP will endure, paving the way for further initiatives that sustain and expand MySkills’ mission.
This is not farewell to the SAP Social Sabbatical team as this is the beginning of our evolution. We reflect on how this one-month engagement has evolved into a deeply personal journey for all of us. We are eager to measure our impact and outcomes together in the future. Over the next 1-2 years, we aspire to make Primus Wellness the top-performing social enterprise in Malaysia, honoring the dedication and contributions of Ms. Daniela Norato Auer, Ms. Neha Agrawal, and Mr. Piyush Kumar throughout this project. Their expertise and unwavering commitment have inspired us to continuously strive for excellence as we continue on our journey.
