High-performing training organizations are
focused on the alignment of their instructional curricula with the needs of the
business. However, the content development field lacks a systematic methodology
for performing that alignment. Such a method can provide organizations with a
powerful tool to better support current business initiatives, increase
organizational responsiveness, and reduce curriculum acquisition and
development costs.
On the surface, this process can be
accomplished in six steps.
Step 1: Document
your business need(s)
Step 2: Analyze
your current curricula
Step 3: Align
your business need(s) with your curriculum assets
Step 4: Make
recommendations
Step 5: Implement
those recommendations
Step 6: Assess
and revise your alignment
This is not as easy as it may seem. These
steps are just the tip of the iceberg. Each of one consists of at least five
subordinate steps. They are then followed by a wealth of activities, each one
incorporating a multitude of tables and charts.
For those of you that are interested, here is
a link to a more detailed description of this process.
