VTT were engaged to help our client meet their training needs across the globe in a number of ways. Having a global presence and wanting to be inclusive with training provision to all colleagues were key drivers for developing the solutions detailed below. Also, the benefits of reducing both travel and its cost were significant in their considerations.
Solution Area 1
VTT designed a number of Training Sprints for inclusion in the annual training calendar. These Sprints were designed as 90 minute bite size workshops to be delivered by a VTT coach. Subject areas included Delegation, Time Management, Getting Stuff Done, Giving feedback and more.
Some of these Training Sprints were designed for all colleagues and some specifically for managers. The client can now access and book these courses according to need and populate them into their overall training plan for the year ahead.
Solution Area 2
A 'blended' programme was designed for delivery to the annual Graduate Programme. This included design and delivery by VTT of both face to face workshops, primarily at the beginning and end of the programme. In addition Virtual workshops were designed and delivered across the programme as Skill Builder Workshops such as 'Communicating with Influence'.
Solution Area 3
The third solution was designed for the clients management population, focussed on delivering results through people. VTT developed 5 key training modules aligned to the client's vision and values. These modules are delivered via online virtual workshops and include additional toolkits for download, 'nudges' to encourage managers to apply their learning and playbooks to record their ideas and commitments during the workshops. All of these were connected to the client's LMS.
Solution Area 4
The final requirement was a mentoring programme. The client is heavily invested in delivering through Project Managers and although the skills to mentor could be identified in the PM population in pockets they were not consistent across the organisation. VTT worked to identify the key skills and then design bespoke online workshops focussed on 'on the job' mentoring. This solution was delivered across the globe from the UK to Australia.
In conclusion, across the 4 solution areas, the client introduced major changes in their approach to training delivery. The decision was made to go virtual with live, online coach-led workshops being offered across the globe. This facilitated a huge reduction in cost of travel and use of carbon. The impact has been positive in relation to inclusivity, of access to training and limiting the impact of travel and overnights for colleagues. Previously, most training had taken place at the two main European headquarters which meant colleagues in South Africa, Australia and other countries had missed out on training opportunities.
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Case Study in Designing Bespoke Online Workshops For A Global Engineering Client