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Agile Learning Design

Definition

An iterative approach to instructional design that applies agile software development principles to learning content creation. This methodology prioritizes flexibility, collaboration, rapid iteration, and continuous stakeholder feedback to produce relevant, effective training materials quickly.

Where it fits in the SDI system

Turn a new process, system, role, or expectation into relevant practice, communication, job support, and evidence people can use in the work.

SDI practitioner lens

From definition to decision

Agile learning design shortens the distance between an operating need and usable support. The benefit comes from testing real decisions and tasks with learners early, not from merely producing content faster.

01 / Decision it should inform

Use an agile approach when requirements will evolve and stakeholders can review small, working increments against a stable performance outcome.

02 / What to watch for

Speed without a defined business measure creates rapid production of the wrong solution and makes late-stage rework more expensive.

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Carry the change from intent into day-to-day performance.

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Why Invest in Custom LearningWhen you think back to the last complex problem you were forced to deal with, how did you try and solve it? The latter approach is exactly how the SDI team engages with custom content.Why Instructional Design is Important in 2021You either got it or you don't. The best eLearning courses in the world are nothing without the right presentation.Custom Content CreationAt SDI, we love making custom content for our clients, and it's always exciting to have the opportunity to learn about new subject matter.

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