Session W209 From Necessity to Preference: Designing Innovative Virtual Learning Programs American Cancer Society, Inc. Celia Shore Felicia Montgomery

From Necessity to Preference: Preferring Virtual Design & Framework Enhancing Culture Your Virtual Learning Designing Innovative Virtual Learning Programs

American Cancer Society Mission Statement The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. American Cancer Society, Inc. Our Mission Finish the Fight Against Cancer Save 1000 lives a day

Create a New NormInclusive Multiple Modalities Plan Ahead Redefining Virtual Our Approach to Virtual Learning

 Onus is on the participant  Application process vs. ‘required’ development  Clear expectations  Learner determines timeframe  Trust and believe in learners  They want to learn Advancing Learner – Driven Our Approach to Virtual Learning

Theme = InvestmentLearners Choose Get Off Our High HorseLong-term Application Makes learning meaningful & fun Our Approach to Virtual Learning

Program Design & Framework Our Virtual Manager Development Program

Phase One: Introducti on to Program + Focus on Self as Manager Phase Two: Focus on self + other, collaboratio n, and leading with discernmen t Phase Three: Final Project, Evaluation + Graduation Structure for Each Phase Program Design & Framework Required Assignments Menu of Optional Assignments End of Phase Forum & Synthesis Evaluation Learning Group Meetings Self-Directed Virtual

Phase One: Introducti on to Program + Focus on Self as Manager Phase Two: Focus on self + other, collaboratio n, and leading with discernmen t Phase Three: Final Project, Evaluation + Graduation Assessments Mindsets Leadership Styles Management Excellence Feedback Managing Up Inclusion Collaborative Environment Personal Vision Case Studies Final Project Leading With Discernment Strategic Thinking Trust Innovation Choose Your Own Adventure Program Design & Framework Learning Objectives

Phase One: Introducti on to Program + Focus on Self as Manager Phase Two: Focus on self + other, collaboratio n, and leading with discernmen t Phase Three: Final Project, Evaluation + Graduation “Go Do” Exercise s Assess- ments Case Studies Articles / Books State Your Case Reflection & Free Write Teach- Backs Program Design & Framework Types of Learning Assignments

 Learning gets a heartbeat  Real-time application  Cross-functional perspectives  Objectivity  Accountability  Support through change “Kept me honest” “Provided different perspectives” “Don’t want to fail the group.” Program Design & Framework Learning Groups

Phase One: Introducti on to Program + Focus on Self as Manager Phase Two: Focus on self + other, collaboratio n, and leading with discernmen t Phase Three: Final Project, Evaluation + Graduation Purpose  Rounds out each phase  Synthesize learning  Participants convene nationwide Structure  2-3 days  Register for suitable dates/times  Core content & menu of options Guest Speakers Program Design & Framework End of Phase Virtual Forum Participant Showcases Learning Sessions

Phase One: Introducti on to Program + Focus on Self as Manager Phase Two: Focus on self + other, collaboratio n, and leading with discernmen t Phase Three: Final Project, Evaluation + Graduation Program Design & Framework Technology Interactive Webinar Platform LMS Social Network

 Electronic Workbook  2 Program Managers  Yammer Community  Group Guides Program Design & Framework Communication & Administration

ManagersGive & Take Environment Innovation Enhancing Culture

 Virtual platform moves learning from an ‘event’ to a cultural norm & process  Virtual platform connects colleagues nationwide  You get what you expect  Setting & reiterating clear expectations is KEY  Comfort and confidence level with this approach varies  Dynamic of learning groups varies & impacts experience Enhancing Culture Lessons We’ve Learned

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Thank you for your participation and contributions! Felicia Montgomery Sr. Consultant, Learning Linkedin: Felicia Montgomery Celia Shore Sr. Consultant, Learning Linkedin: Celia Shore From Necessity to Preference: Designing Innovative Virtual Learning Programs