ATD Virtual Conference: Leveraging Agile Methods in L&D
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This document discusses leveraging agile techniques for instructional design projects. It summarizes some key benefits of agile methods, such as increased flexibility, productivity, and stakeholder engagement. It then discusses challenges with directly applying agile software development practices to instructional design. The document proposes an adaptation of agile called LLAMA that is tailored for instructional design projects. It provides guidance on iteratively developing projects, building relationships, and focusing on delivering value.
ATD Virtual Conference: Leveraging Agile Methods in L&D
- 1. Megan Torrance Getting It Done: Leveraging Agile Techniques for Working With SMEs, Sponsors, IT, and the Organization
- 2. Megan Torrance mtorrance@torrancelearning.com @MMTorrance | @xAPIGnome | @Tlearning
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- 5. https://www.cio.com/article/3156998/agile-project-management-a-beginners-guide.html WHY AGILE? • Increased flexibility • Increased productivity • Increased transparency • Higher quality deliverables • Decreased risk of missed objectives • Increased stakeholder engagement and satisfaction • More rapid deployment of solutions • Reduced waste through minimization of resources • Increased flexibility and adaptability to change • Increased success through more focused efforts • Faster turnaround times • Faster detection of issues and defects • Optimized development processes • A lighter weight framework • Optimal project control • Increased focus on specific customer needs • Increased frequency of collaboration and feedback
- 6. A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF AN L&D TEAM: 1. A sponsor is no longer able to provide the examples that they felt that were critical that they contribute. 2. A video that has been storyboarded, edited, filmed, motion graphics added …. now needs to be done in a different style. 3. In revealing a prototype of mobile learning to field personnel, they tell us that we’re solving the wrong problem. 4. We’re building training for software that is currently being developed & configured and therefore changing as we build it. 5. On some machines and some browsers, the course interactions don’t work at all.
- 7. A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF AN ORGANIZATION: 1. A critical customer is no longer able to take delivery on a massive order, leaving you with excess perishable inventory. 2. A marketing piece that’s poised and ready to drop …. is now completely tone deaf given current events. 3. In revealing a prototype of a new product to key customers, they tell us that our competitor has already solved this problem. 4. Our processes are being automated and improved by artificial intelligence and therefore changing as we build them. 5. In some countries and some cultures, the product we are about to release is offensive in some horrible way.
- 9. THE FIRST DAY OF A PROJECT IS THE WORST DAY TO PLAN what the end product will be (or how much it will cost or when it’ll be done).
- 11. AGILE IS… An iterative, incremental method of guiding design & build projects in a highly flexible & interactive manner, focusing on maximizing customer value and fostering high team engagement. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
- 12. Software Instructional Design Dedicated Multiple projects Features + Functions + Objectives Continuous Sprints Considerable wait time Scrum, XP, Kanban Estimate in points Estimate in hours Test feedback loop is immediate Learning feedback loop is long
- 13. LLAMA® IS … An iterative, incremental method of guiding instructional design projects in a highly flexible & interactive manner, focusing on maximizing customer value and fostering high team engagement. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
- 14. WE ARE UNCOVERING BETTER WAYS OF DEVELOPING SOFTWARE BY DOING IT AND BY HELPING OTHERS DO IT... source: www.agilemanifesto.org T H E A G I L E M A N I F E S T O
- 15. THROUGH THIS WORK WE HAVE COME TO VALUE: INDIVIDUALS AND INTERACTIONS OVER PROCESSES AND TOOLS source: www.agilemanifesto.org T H E A G I L E M A N I F E S T O
- 16. THROUGH THIS WORK WE HAVE COME TO VALUE: WORKING SOFTWARE OVER COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENTATION source: www.agilemanifesto.org T H E A G I L E M A N I F E S T O
- 17. THROUGH THIS WORK WE HAVE COME TO VALUE: CUSTOMER COLLABORATION OVER CONTRACT NEGOTIATION source: www.agilemanifesto.org T H E A G I L E M A N I F E S T O
- 18. THROUGH THIS WORK WE HAVE COME TO VALUE: RESPONDING TO CHANGE OVER FOLLOWING A PLAN source: www.agilemanifesto.org T H E A G I L E M A N I F E S T O
- 21. “If you don’t know who the business sponsor is, STOP WORKING.” −Lou Russell Lou Russell, Duchess/Director of Learning of RMA, a Moser Consulting company, author, speaker, all around cool person. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CelfujiqqiQ
- 22. Learner’s Goal Organization’s Goal The bigger, the better
- 23. IS THE AVERAGE LEARNER MEANINGFUL?
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- 31. Richard Sheridan, CEO Menlo Innovations. Author Agile Explained and Joy, Inc. “Make small mistakes faster. Skip the big mistakes.” −Richard Sheridan
- 33. DO THE SIMPLEST THING THAT COULD POSSIBLY WORK. M.V.P.AdobeStock_224501760
- 34. WHY ITERATE? • You always have something usable. • You catch errors early. • It’s easier to estimate. • It’s psychologically way more satisfying. • Test & know it’ll work before you release. AdobeStock_41946431
- 35. HOW TO ITERATE? Alpha > Beta > Final By Project Phase By Delivery Medium By level of finish/functionality By language By audience AdobeStock_335049770
- 36. MEGAN’S RULES FOR ITERATIONS 1. It does real work. 2. Someone else has to use it. 3. You gather data. 4. Data informs the work to do in the next iteration. AdobeStock_269672332
- 37. Megan Torrance mtorrance@torrancelearning.com @MMTorrance | @xAPIGnome | @Tlearning LET’S CONNECT!