Performance Matters | A 5 Moments of Need® Podcast Series Iterate to Innovate: Agile Practices in Instructional Design
Jan 14, 2025
Conrad Gottfredson, a pioneer in instructional design and the 5 Moments of Need® methodology, shares his expertise in advanced instructional practices. He discusses the importance of agile design, emphasizing iterative planning and minimum viable products for effective training. The conversation highlights strategies for targeted learning and managing workplace change, along with the crucial balance between competencies and tactical skills. Listeners gain insights into innovative workshop formats that prioritize engagement and personalization.
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Performance-Based Learning
- Conrad Gottfredson realized that traditional instructional design focuses on institutional learning, not organizational learning.
- He emphasizes the importance of enabling effective job performance, rather than just knowledge gain.
Agile Instructional Design
- Implement agile instructional design by iterating on designs and defining a minimum viable product (MVP).
- An MVP delivers initial value and can be improved upon over time.
Targeted Training vs. Blended Learning
- Traditional blended learning often falls short of Five Moments of Need standards.
- Targeted training focuses instruction on critical skills where failure has significant consequences, pushing other skills to workflow learning.