Instructional Design on a Dime

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN ON A DIME

ASTD Session W306

Agenda:

Session W306 – ASTD/Thimmesch

1. Leadership training case study – what we did and why (20 min)

2. Lessons learned (10 min)3. Transferable tools (15 min)4. Application time - your turn

(30 minutes)5. Final questions (15

minutes)

Program Activities

FIRST HALF OF THE PROGRAM Program Orientation Leadership Assessment/Development Plan Completion of assigned ATFOnlne courses Participation in monthly competency discussions

SECOND HALF OF THE PROGRAM Strengths-Based Leadership book study Continuation of monthly discussions Completion of (1) Structured Learning Experience Final writing assignment and 2nd development plan

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Sample Advisory Group Tasks/Input:

Clarifying Scope/Length of the program Prioritizing first-line supervisory

competencies Reviewing alternative AL programs Selecting Content Sequencing Content


Team member roles, responsibilities

Refine program objectives and success measures

Review alternative Aspiring Leaders programs

Sample LearnATF courses Work with other SMEs to review program Select content, sequence program

activities Clarify scope/length of the program Draft implementation plan for rollout

Anticipated process

Program Assessment (25%) Who is this certificate program for? How long should it be? What is the program supposed to produce/provide? How will we know we’re successful?

Program Design (40%) What activities, content should be included? What’s the right mix of individual and common (group)

developmental activities? How can we pretest the content to make sure its effective?

Program Implementation (35%) How do we roll this out? How do we evaluate the program in process? How do we report on program results?

Program Overview

Required for Everyone: 2 hour video-based Program Orientation Leadership self-assessment Documented IDP Structured learning experience Participation in monthly cohort discussions Final program reports

Optional Requirements: Details, formal developmental assignments

Supplemental Activities: Leadership Resource Center LearnATF Abstracts Virtual Book Club (post-program)


Program Snapshot

JAN 2010 ATF Leadership

Competency, Self-Management Online courses Web meeting IDP review (employee

and supervisor) Mid-program evaluation

and focus group (LI)

FEB 2010 ATF Leadership

Competency, Decisiveness Online courses Web meeting

MAR 2010 ATF Leadership Competency,

Integrity and Ethics Online courses Web meeting/Office of the Chief

Council

APR 2010 ATF Leadership Philosophy –

Panel

MAY 2010 Strengths-based Leadership

Part I, Investing in your Strengths, pp 5-17

StrengthsFinder 2.0 Assessment Web meeting


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About ATF


ATF is a unique law enforcement agency in the United States Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products.

At The Front Line Against Violent Crime

We had only $1,000.00 to launch this program—no travel money was available…

Introduction: The ATF Aspiring Leaders Program is a multi-faceted program which includes a mix of formal coursework, self-assessments, developmental assignments, and other activities aimed at identifying and developing leadership skills of non-supervisors:

An entry-level (certificate) program for non-supervisors at or below the GS-13 level (Stepping Up to Leadership);

Informational assistance to help supervisors develop leadership competencies of non-supervisors. Resource: Supervisor’s Toolkit;

An advanced-level program for non-supervisors (Leadership Enhancement Program-Revised); and,

The deployment of introductory curriculum on leadership across ATF programs (e.g., New Employee On boarding, ATF Academy, ATF Live, etc.) to introduce the leadership competencies and behaviors emphasized at the agency.


Purpose

The primary goal of the SUTL Program is to develop six core ATF Leadership Competencies: Organizational Awareness Plan, Organize and Prioritize Teamwork and Collaboration Decisiveness Self-Management Integrity and Ethics

An additional goal of the SUTL Program is to provide an opportunity for individual assessments

A final goal is to provide individuals with an assessment of their leadership strengths

Key Requirements

12-month program includes:• 90-minute program orientation• Completion of Leadership Assessment• Program IDP w/supervisor• Structured Learning Experience• LearnATF online leadership training; monthly discussion• Assigned reading on leadership• End-of-Program writing assignment

Program Description

The 12-month program included a mix of Formal coursework Self-assessments Developmental assignments Other activities aimed at developing

leadership skills of non-supervisors

Leveraging Technology

SkillSoft training courses/LMS getAbstract book summaries/LMS Web meetings (Adobe Connect/Saba

Centra) Instant messaging for team break-outs

Monthly Discussion Process

• Teams are pre-assigned specific questions

• Discussion leaders arrange virtual meeting with team to discuss

• Discussion leader or designate presents team’s question at monthly training session.

• All participants must attend and participate.

Results


Lessons Learned


Transferable Tools

Metrics for leadership development programs

Structured learning templates (SMEs) NEW: Learning Assets Inventory


Leadership Metrics


QUESTIONS?

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