Lesson 1Budget saving tricks: in-house facilitation, peer training, reused materials, mixed digital delivery, supplier bargainingTechniques to make tight budgets go further, using in-house facilitation, peer training, material reuse, digital options, and smart supplier talks, while keeping quality high and showing value.
Leveraging internal facilitatorsPeer-to-peer training modelsReusing and updating contentOptimizing digital delivery mixVendor selection and negotiationLesson 2Practice communities and learning groups: setup, guiding, topics, and timetableSet up and keep going practice communities and learning circles, covering purpose, members, guiding, topics, and schedules that spark peer learning and idea sharing.
Defining purpose and membershipLaunching learning circlesFacilitation roles and skillsSelecting topics and resourcesMeeting cadence and normsLesson 3Designing modular learning paths per group: order, pace, and basic starter packageDesign modular learning paths for different groups, outlining core and extra modules, order, pace, and a starter package that can grow over time.
Segmenting audiences and needsDefining core and optional modulesSequencing and pacing decisionsDesigning a minimum viable journeyIterating journeys from feedbackLesson 4Manager-led growth actions: planned one-on-one coaching, growth check-ins, task delegation plans and alignment meetingsEquip managers to lead growth via structured one-on-ones, coaching, feedback, and delegation, with easy tools and routines to blend learning into everyday management.
Structuring development 1:1 meetingsManager coaching skills essentialsDevelopment-focused check-in scriptsDelegation and stretch plansCalibration and talent discussionsLesson 5Affordable e-learning and bite-sized learning: picking ready-made content, curating free resources, making short in-house modulesBuild cheap digital learning with off-shelf courses, free resources, and quick in-house modules, setting standards for quality, branding, and tracking for scalable bite-sized learning.
Selecting off-the-shelf contentCurating open and free resourcesDesigning short internal modulesMicrolearning formats and cadenceTracking usage and basic analyticsLesson 6Workshop planning: goals, agenda outlines, time choices (2-hour, half-day, full-day), and guide notesPlan effective workshops from goals and agendas to time options, activities, materials, and guide notes for steady, top-quality delivery at scale.
Defining workshop learning outcomesAgenda templates for key topicsDuration options and trade-offsInteractive methods and activitiesCreating facilitator guides and toolsLesson 7Mixed learning setup: blend of workshops, work-based learning, mentoring, bite-sized, peer learningDesign a mixed learning blend of workshops, digital bits, mentoring, and peer learning, matching formats to goals, learner types, and limits for max engagement and application.
Mapping objectives to learning formatsDesigning the blend across timeIntegrating mentoring and peer learningAligning formats with learner profilesScheduling and logistics for blendsLesson 8Pilots and step-by-step rollout: picking pilot teams, checking readiness, gradual expansionChoose pilot groups, set success measures, gauge readiness, then use step-by-step plans and feedback to roll out learning programmes safely across the company.
Criteria for selecting pilot teamsDefining pilot scope and objectivesReadiness and risk assessment checklistPilot success metrics and dashboardsPhased rollout and scaling planLesson 9Mentoring and buddy schemes: picking, pairing, goal-setting, and basic oversightDesign mentoring and buddy schemes with selection, pairing, goals, oversight, and tools to keep ties focused, inclusive, and lasting.
Program goals and success measuresSelecting and inviting mentorsMatching mentors and menteesGoal-setting and meeting plansLight governance and oversightLesson 10Work-based learning projects and stretch tasks: scopes, sponsor picks, success measuresDesign work projects and stretch tasks, set scopes and measures, pick sponsors, and back participants for learning and business wins.
Types of stretch assignmentsScoping learning project chartersSelecting sponsors and mentorsDefining success criteria and KPIsSupport and check-in structures
