Enabling Project Management Knowledge Transfer for Business Analysts and New Project Management Recruits
The Client: The client is a Nepal-based outsourcing software development company.
Background: As part of their efforts to enhance product and project management credibility, the client sought a training partner to upskill their Business Analysts, newly recruited Project Managers, and Product Owners.
Key challenges identified:
- Technical expertise with limited management skills: Many Business Analysts and new recruits came from technical backgrounds with little or no project management experience.
- Time constraints: Securing learning time during office hours was difficult due to demanding schedules.
- Need for hybrid learning: While hands-on workshops were necessary, it was equally important to limit content-heavy discussions during face-to-face sessions and prioritize practical application.
Solution: Gumboot Learning, in collaboration with its parent company, First Avocado (P) Ltd., designed a hybrid training solution tailored to the client’s needs.
The approach included:
- Hybrid Training Model:
- Face-to-face workshops: Interactive sessions focused on discussions and reflections, ensuring participants could directly address real-world challenges.
- eLearning support: Delivered via Gumboot Learning’s off-the-shelf course, “Managing Mini-Projects”, which included essential project management topics such as:
- Developing project plans.
- Task breakdown and costing.
- Team management in agile environments.
- Capstone Learning: The course featured a capstone case study and worksheets, providing participants with hands-on project management experience.
- Efficient Learning Design: By offloading theoretical content to eLearning modules, face-to-face time was optimized for practical engagement and skill application.
Impact: The program successfully enabled Business Analysts and new recruits to:
- Develop core project management skills.
- Understand and apply agile principles effectively.
- Gain hands-on experience through capstone exercises.
This tailored approach ensured participants were equipped with the tools and knowledge to manage projects confidently, aligning their technical expertise with practical management skills. Gumboot Learning continues to support organizations in delivering impactful, customized training solutions.
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