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Time Management Matrix

Time Management Matrix

The “Time Management Matrix”, a component of an adaptability training series, leverages the Eisenhower Matrix to aid professionals in prioritizing tasks effectively. Recognizing the challenge professionals face in distinguishing urgent tasks from important ones, this tool was designed to facilitate decision-making and enhance productivity.

Practicum
Cyber Security: Types of Threats

Cyber Security: Types of Threats

Project Overview This project entailed the creation of a segment within a cyber security training video, specifically designed to outline various types of threats, culminating in a detailed discussion on the ‘unwitting insider’ threat. Leveraging familiar movie themes to depict each threat type, the video aimed to educate employees on the nuances of cyber security…

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Media
Virtual Meeting Tips

Virtual Meeting Tips

In response to the global shift to remote work in March 2020, the aim was to create an engaging and informative video that addressed common pitfalls of virtual meetings. The project sought to support the organization’s transition to a virtual environment by reminding employees of best practices and enhancing their remote work experience.

Creative Tools
Iconify: PowerPoint Icon Customization

Iconify: PowerPoint Icon Customization

“Iconify It” was born out of a recognition of the underutilized potential of icons in enhancing PowerPoint presentations. Identifying this gap led to the initial concept—creating a training module to empower users to effectively select, customize, and incorporate icons into their presentations to maximize visual impact and audience engagement.

Creative Tools
Industrial Distribution Company

Industrial Distribution Company

The Margin Management Training Series for an Industrial Distribution Company strategically enhances sales teams’ skills in pricing and margin management, significantly boosting performance metrics and aligning with evolving business strategies for sustained growth. In this Case Study I outline the evaluation and refresh plan for the training series.

Case Studies
The Agile Professional

The Agile Professional

An immersive training module developed in Articulate Storyline to empower professionals with key agility skills for today’s evolving workplace. The module incorporates a myriad of learning methods, including interactive drag-and-drop activities, scenario-based questions, and a decision-making simulation to ensure understanding and application of agility concepts.

eLearning
The Agile Professional: Design Plan

The Agile Professional: Design Plan

The “Agile Professional Design Plan” is a comprehensive instructional design project aimed at enhancing agility skills in professionals. It utilizes Articulate Storyline for an immersive training module incorporating interactive assessments, scenario-based learning, and a variety of instructional strategies. The project is structured around key agility components, decision-making simulations, and personal development planning, supported by SME contributions.

Design and Development
AI Co-Design Experience

AI Co-Design Experience

This is a team-based project to design and implement a course centered on AI and Technology-Enhanced Learning Design. This experience embodies the collaborative essence vital in corporate instructional design projects, where cross-functional teamwork is essential for innovation and effective learning solutions.

Design and Development
Developing Your Elevator Pitch

Developing Your Elevator Pitch

The document “Pitch Perfect: Mastering Your Introduction for Career Success” outlines a comprehensive approach to crafting an effective elevator pitch for experienced professionals. This document serves as both a guide and a tool for experienced job seekers to articulate their value in a compelling and memorable manner.

Practicum
Powtoon Explored:

Powtoon Explored:

Diving into Powtoon, I stumbled upon an engaging tool that’s intuitive for crafting animated videos. Think whiteboard animations, spirited cartoon snippets, and micro-learning bursts. Let’s unravel this a bit further, shedding light on its user experience, cost-effectiveness, and a few areas where it might be found wanting.

Creative Tools

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