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Training Program Managers: Knowing When to coach and When to manage As training program managers, we often juggle multiple roles—strategist, mentor, problem-solver, and leader. But one of the most critical skills we need is knowing when to coach and when to manage our teams. 🔹 Managing is about structure, direction, and accountability. It’s ensuring deadlines are met, projects stay on track, and teams have the resources they need. 🔹 Coaching is about empowerment. It’s gui

Have you ever used the Story Point method for effort estimation in a training project? Predicting task effort in training projects can be tricky. The Story Point method simplifies this by estimating effort rather than time. How It Works: Pick a baseline task — Choose a "medium" effort task and assign it a value (e.g., 3 points). Use Fibonacci numbers — Points follow the Fibonacci sequence (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, etc.) to reflect increasing complexity. Compare tasks — Assign points b

Training program managers often face a crucial decision: Should we follow the structured ADDIE model or embrace the flexible SAM approach? The answer isn't always clear-cut, but the VUCA framework can help guide the choice. VUCA — which stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity — is a framework designed to help leaders and teams navigate challenging environments. By applying VUCA thinking to instructional design, we can align our methods with the nature of

Closing a Training Project vs. Landing a Training Project: The Real Impact Starts After the Finish Line. In training projects, we often focus on closing—finalizing content, delivering sessions, and collecting feedback. But what about landing the project? Landing a training project is the step after closure that ensures learning creates lasting impact. It means:  ✅ Supporting learners in applying new skills beyond the training  ✅ Equipping managers to reinforce learning in dai

The best leaders don’t just set a vision and delegate tasks—they provide air cover so their teams can do their best work. What does air cover in leadership look like? 🔹 Protecting your team from unnecessary distractions, politics, or conflicting priorities. 🔹 Backing them up when they take risks, make tough decisions, or face resistance. 🔹 Creating space for creativity and problem-solving without constant firefighting. 🔹 Advocating for resources and removing roadblocks be

In today’s fast-evolving workplace, designing and developing effective technical training programs re quires more than just subject matter expertise. It demands a unique blend of deep knowledge and broad skills—the hallmark of a T-shaped professional. 🔹 The vertical stroke (|) of the "T" represents deep expertise in a specific domain—whether it's instructional design, software development, or aviation mechanics. This depth ensures that training materials are accurate, releva