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June 4, 2018
IST626 Instructional Design
Dr. Jeanne Farrington
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The Fleming Group Project Definition
Client
Email: mnthomas@fleminggroup.com
MIST Team
Email: nunguyen@csumb.edu
Email: jkitts@slvusd.org
Email: cowallace@csumb.edu
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Project Overview
The project is to create a job aid and instructional guide for a data evaluation framework,
titled “Making Sound Decisions: A Framework for Judging the Worth of Your Data.” The intent
of the job aid and instructional guide is to be used in training sessions to familiarize managers,
executives, and consultants with the method. Dr. Mary Thomas, of the Fleming Group, LLC., is
the client, co-author of the data evaluation framework, and sponsor of the project. The Fleming
Group, LLC. is an executive consulting firm that applies evidenced-based practices to produce
We are very fortunate to have Dr. Thomas as our client. Dr. Thomas is a subject matter
expert in the field of evidence-based practices for performance improvement. She is highly
The job aid and instructional guide training tools are to be designed to fit a variety of
public and private sectors’ needs. The concepts and process of evaluating data for decision
making are already used in public and private settings; however, the challenge is in designing a
Success for the project will be achieved if the resulting job aid and instructional guide
will allow a learner to quickly evaluate data to support decision making, which will result in
specific outcomes. Using the data evaluation framework will result in specific determinations
about the quality of the data and whether the data is sufficient to support sound decision making.
Why Training?
Executives, managers, and consultants across public and private sectors lack a concise
and easy to use framework for evaluating data for sound decision-making. The job aid, combined
with the instructional guide, are the tools for a trainer to address the skills gap of the learners on
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data evaluation. The job aid and instructional guide are generic tools for a range of training
Learners
The learners are clients of the Fleming Group, LLC. The learners are generally
professional adults in the public and private sectors. The learners are generally in positions as
supervisors or managers and are motivated to learn new skills. Part of the target audience is
leaders early in their careers who would benefit from learning foundational skills in effective
decision-making practices.
Organizational Goals
The Fleming Group, LLC. is an executive consulting firm that applies evidence-based
practices to produce measurable outcomes of value for commercial, non-profit, and government
markets (Thomas, 2018, p. 1). The Fleming Group, LLC. endeavors to add value to clients and
society through consulting for performance management systems, command and readiness
Learner Goals
making is a process of identifying the quality of the data to answer critical questions. The
following are outlined from the article “Making Sound Decisions: A Framework for Judging the
Primary Objectives
1. With the use of a job aid, the student will be able to determine if the data is
3. With the use of a job aid, the student will be able to determine if the data is
4. With the use of a job aid, the student will be able to determine if the data is
Learning objectives
Deliverables
A data evaluation framework job aid and instructional guide are the primary deliverables
for this project. The job aid is envisioned as a single page document for the client to use during
the training and as a job aid reference after the training. The instructional guide is principally
designed for the instructor of the training to lead the training session. The instructional guide
may also be used by the learner for reference during the training and in post-training, job-related
practices.
The instructional guide will include scenario-based examples with data that needs to be
evaluated using the framework. For example, the learners might have to evaluate data, like test
Project Resources
The project resources are the subject matter expert, an article presenting the data evaluation
● The article, “Making Sound Decisions: A Framework for Judging the Worth of Your
● The project outline: Performance Support for Sound Decision-Making (Thomas, 2018)
Logistical Considerations
DATE PROCESS
materials
9 Wed., Have Dr. Thomas review Test to see if job aid and Implement &
work
July 24 Materials
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Budget
The monetary budget is assumed to be zero dollars regarding expenditures for the project.
There is no current view that the project may require expenditures, just human resource time.
This project allows the design team great latitude in developing learner materials and job
aids based on the client’s academic research. Among the critical success factors are the
alignment of the project team’s interpretation of the research into job aids versus the client’s
vision of the final project. Providing regular updates to the client, along with proof of concept
materials for the client’s evaluation and review are critical factors. Weekly client meetings are
planned to ensure client’s needs are being met. Related to this success factor is allowing
sufficient time to submit materials, receive feedback, and revise as needed. The design team will
plan for multiple revisions and final approvals prior to the end of June.
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References
Thomas, N. (2018). Performance support for sound decision making. The Fleming
Group, LLC.
Thomas, N. & Guerra-Lopez, I. (2011). Making sound decisions: A framework for judging the
Rauchfuss, G., Dinscore, A., Solorzano, M., Nekmal, B., & Moore, C. (2017). Project definition