Project Two: A Training Proposal

Developing A Course on Meeting Efficacy

Role: Instructional Designer

Context

I developed a training proposal as a summative assessment for my certificate class. The Vice President of Sales at a major tech corporation is noticing that meetings across sales teams are often inefficient and unaligned. One major problem includes a lack of premeeting work, including sending and previewing agendas, and inviting the correct personnel. A second problem is the use of technology and the timing of the meeting. Not everyone is equally equipped to use the technological tools available at the company. Additionally, because of technical problems and a lack of pre-meeting work, meetings tend to run over time. The third problem is motivation, as some team leads feel that they are performing well and don’t need extra administrative tasks that take away from revenue-earning activities. Finally, this global corporation is very careful with its intellectual property. Therefore, there are serious permissions and security clearances that need to be met.

Tools and LMS.

The in-house LMS at the company is Docebo. Choosing to build, assess, monitor, and maintain within the company’s preferred LMS helped simplify objectives and technological constraints for stakeholders.

Working in the role of an instructional designer, I had to consult with the VP of Sales to build learner profiles, set measurable goals, and find a way to make the training motivating to all stakeholders. One key design choice I made was to build instead of buy a training package. I had to analyze different training courses available on the market, compare them with the VP’s goals for the course, and then justify why I felt this was the correct decision. I opted to build a course to ensure that all goals were met, the LMS and course could be monitored in-house, and security permissions and intellectual property could remain with the company.

Decisions and Process

Learning Outcomes

Figuring out the complex scenarios within this project was challenging. Despite the diverse needs in motivation, accessibility, and objectives, I enjoyed trying to ensure that this company had what it needed to bring more efficient meetings to the table.