Overview: Developed a comprehensive communication skills training program for IT professionals at Atlanta International School, addressing the critical gap between technical expertise and effective stakeholder communication. This 94-day project combined blended learning approaches with real-world applications to enhance IT team performance.
Business Challenge: IT professionals struggled to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, leading to misunderstandings and decreased productivity. The organization needed a structured approach to improve communication while maintaining technical accuracy.
Statement of Work (SOW)
Statement of Work (SOW)
Solution Developed:Created a multi-modal learning program featuring:
- Customized learning paths for diverse IT roles
- Interactive role-playing scenarios
- Real-world case studies
- Blended learning delivery methods
- Continuous assessment and feedback loops
Project Scope:
- Budget: $35,050
- Timeline: January-April 2023
- Deliverables: 10 major components including storyboards, scripts, multimedia elements
- Target Audience: IT department professionals
Key Achievements:
- Designed comprehensive learning strategy addressing specific IT communication challenges
- Created role-specific learning paths with measurable outcomes
- Developed multimedia content supporting various learning styles
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies ensuring project success
- Established clear success metrics and evaluation criteria
Methodological Approach:
- Needs Analysis Phase
- Stakeholder interviews
- Current state assessment
- Learning objectives definition
- Design Phase
- Content strategy development
- Learning path creation
- Assessment framework design
- Implementation Phase
- Blended learning delivery
- Progress tracking systems
- Feedback mechanisms
Project Impact: The program successfully bridged the communication gap between IT professionals and stakeholders, resulting in improved collaboration and project outcomes.