Instructional design/BADL/BDAL Participants

Choosing BDAL participants
The participants on a BDAL project are chosen for their ability to address their personal challenges, their ability to contribute to Action Learning Sets, and for the ability to contribute as a team member on Business Challenge Teams. Participants abilities include behavioral traits as well as technical and functional knowledge skills and abilities that would aid in solving the project’s unique personal and business challenges.

Participants are usually assigned their project during a “launch” module and have the opportunity to gain clarity and assess the projects scope, timelines, and constraints. BDAL is a learner-centered process where participants determine how they will proceed and operate after the launch of the project. Teams are supported by a learning coach and draw upon their executive sponsor, other resources and external stakeholders as needed.

Team Characteristics
BDAL learning teams require a diversity of opinion and experience in order to foster lively discussions, question assumptions and consider new insights.

BDAL Participant Quiz
Before continuing, let's verify that you understand what types of participants are best for BDAL. Examine the 5 potential candidates below and choose the 3 participants that are most appropriate for BDAL. Check your answers with the feedback given.

{Accounting Manager + Years in Field: 10 | Years with Org: 5 | Years in Position: 3 | Other: Good communication skills | Primary Responsibilities: Involved in the strategic planning or the development of new products. Analyze and interpret financial information that corporate executives need in order to make sound business decisions. Prepare financial reports for other groups, including stockholders, creditors, regulatory agencies, and tax authorities. Financial forecasting and planning.
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 * Correct Breadth of stakeholder interaction | Communication skills | Analytical skills | Strategic Thinking

{Customer Service Rep - Years in Field: 15 | Years with Org: 15 | Years in Position: 12 | Other: Good stable worker, enjoys routine Primary Responsibilities: Resolve customer complaints via phone, email, mail, or social media. Answer questions about warranties or terms of sale. Act as the company gatekeeper. Suggest solutions when a product malfunctions. Work with customer service manager to ensure proper customer service is being delivered.
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 * Not this one Level of experience is narrow. | Types of stakeholder interaction is limited

{Product Design Engineer + Years in Field: 5 | Years with Org: 5 | Years in Position: 2 | Other: Quick learner, well respected, has held 3 positions. Primary Responsibilities: Design, model, and test prototypes for product. Conduct research and create design proposals for projects. Create concepts, performance, and production criteria. Plan marketing initiatives for product. Negotiate appropriate production processes. Travel to production facilities to evaluate processes.
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 * Correct Has demonstrated potential in short time with company | Demonstrated multi-discipline knowledge (marketing, engineering, negotiation) | Demonstrated creativity (design experience)| Demonstrated test and evaluation skills.

{Organizational Development Specialist + Years in Field: 14 | Years with Org: 8 | Years in Position: 5 | Other: Advanced education.Primary Responsibilities: Consult with management and other leadership to identify business processes. Create, Identify and evaluate business initiatives to ascertain appropriate programs that meet company goals. Develop methods for data analysis methodologies, and management reporting. Create effective strategic planning methods. Develop team-building exercises and workshops. Resolve conflict within groups. Diagnose potential organizational problem areas and recommend changes. Recommend training and development systems.
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 * Correct Consults broadly within organization | Strategic planning experience | Understands data | Familiar with team building processes | Overall broad business acumen.

{Organizational Development Specialist - Years in Field: 10 | Years with Org: 5 | Years in Position: 5 | Other: Difficult to work with; autocratic management style. Primary Responsibilities: Direct the activities and productivity of program or programs. Provide training and guidance. Set program goals and initiatives. Support the program's strategic alliances and partnerships. Sets performance goals. Represent the program to the public, key stakeholders and business partners.
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 * Not this one Has not advanced since joining organization | Despite breadth of stakeholder interaction is known to be difficult to work with| Autocratic management style inappropriate for BDAL

Now that you have reviewed what makes for good BDAL participation, you can put all your learning together and analyze the Design Situation Analysis