Training Industry Magazine - January/February 2021 - 26

FIGURE 1.

Learning
set-up

Personalize your
course (virtual
classroom)

Learn and transfer
sprints to the
workplace

Group coaching
(virtual classroom)

Get certified

Group
Practice Buddies
Learning Buddy
Tutor

STEP 1: LEARNING SET-UP
The first objective is to meaningfully
engage the learner in the learning
project. Several modalities can achieve
this objective:
*	 Course descriptions and pre-course
videos explain the benefits of the
training to learners.
*	 The learner is encouraged to
choose a learning buddy with whom
they can discuss and reflect on the
course throughout the program.
These conversations will allow
learners to identify and verbalize
their motivators and serve as a major
lever of commitment.

STEP 2: PERSONALIZE
YOUR COURSE
Second, from a list of four courses, the
learner selects the two learning sprints
most relevant to their role and daily job
functions. For example, depending on
the challenges learners are experiencing
in their work, they may choose learning
sprints on:
*	 Setting up and managing new remote
teams.
*	 Running effective virtual meetings.
*	 Effectively communicating with remote
teams.
*	 Handling underperforming employees.

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This customization is done in a
90-minute virtual workshop with other
learners and a facilitator. The ability to
select and direct their own learning
increases learner engagement and
allows learners to connect training to
their professional realities.

STEP 3: LEARN AND TRANSFER
SPRINTS TO THE WORKPLACE
The learner then completes their
selected sprints over the course of
two weeks, with two objectives: To
take ownership of the learning and to
practice as much as possible.
This step is based on the completion
of online digital resources (around one
hour per sprint) and collaboration with
other learners in exercises and simulated
scenarios (around two hours per sprint).
During these two weeks of application
and experimentation, learners are
invited to share their successes and
challenges with their learning buddy, as
well as connect with the facilitator for
questions and feedback at any time.

STEP 4: GROUP COACHING
The learners are then reunited with
the group and facilitator in a 90-minute
virtual classroom. Learners are split
into breakout rooms, where they can
share and reflect on their experiences.
During this time, learners have an
opportunity to receive peer feedback

and advice or simply share their
successes with other learners.
Above all, this virtual class allows
learners to develop self-awareness in
their learning journey and prepare for
the last stage of the journey.

DESIGN YOUR
LEARNING SOLUTIONS
TO BE 100% DIGITAL
AND 100% HUMAN!

STEP 5: GET CERTIFIED
In the final step, learners apply their
new knowledge and skills. Learners
will participate in
microlearning
reinforcement programs for their
dedicated learning sprints, receiving
nudges and push notifications to
complete an exercise or review course
content to their work emails or mobile
devices periodically for three weeks
following the course. The objective is to
activate and practice the skill regularly
in order to anchor and retain the
knowledge. This reinforcement program
also allows learners to accumulate
evidence of training implementation.
This evidence will feed
certification
process.

into the
Learner
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