SAM

SAM starts with the Preparation Phase—where background information is gathered, such as what style of training works best for the organization, who needs to acquire which skills, and what are the constraints and opportunities. This is intended to be a very quick phase, as all design proposals will be double-checked as the process moves forward.

This phase begins with the Savvy Start, an initial collaborative brainstorming session to establish the project foundation. The session is typically one to two days long and determines how success will be defined and measured. It works for consensus on the overall approach. Throughout the Savvy Start and Iterative Design Phase, your team will be rotating through design, prototype, and review to make sure all stakeholders can contribute and will enthusiastically support the design direction.

In the Iterative Development Phase, we will work through development, implementation, and evaluation together. We will create a Design Proof to verify and finalize all aspects of the design and functionality before producing full content and an “Alpha” version. Errors and omissions are then corrected in production of a “Beta” version, which, if no further problems are found, become “Gold.” We will continually analyze and evaluate throughout the process, making corrections quickly to limit any risk of exceeding allocated budget or time.