Discover Datasheet Results Report

This part of the project is interesting.  It is about listening, making good notes, and using the datasheets as tools to communicate. 

We spent time talking about the problems or challenges and I made note of the differences based on individual perceptions and goals.   The conversation in the first meeting concluded with a refocus on teamwork and leadership as the primary goal of LUCO.  The datasheet for the goal discovery type was helpful as I captured the conversation.  I think I jumped ahead a bit and shared my goals data sheet in a previous post.  I will share it again because it reflects the true focus on the project.  We have a lot of work left to do and I anticipate more discovery to take place as we move further into the project.  

Facilitating the Discover Step - Lessons Learned

The discovery data sheets were used to facilitate the discover step.  I think I mentioned previously that the revision project for LUCO involves eight people five of which were in LUCO as a participant at some point over the years.  The changing focus and personal experiences added more diversity to the initial conversation but the data sheets were helpful to bring the clarity to our purpose. 

We spent time talking about the problems or challenges and I made note of the differences based on individual perceptions and goals.   There were several documents or resources shared in this meeting that contributed to the problem datasheet as information building blocks.  As we discussed the need, it was clear that a collaborative tool would be needed to continue the dialogue beyond the boundaries of the meeting. 

The conversation in the first meeting concluded with a refocus on teamwork and leadership as the primary goal of LUCO.  The datasheet for the goal discovery type was helpful as I captured the conversation.  Shortly after our meeting, the current LUCO class met at the UCO Ropes Course and I included a shot of a colleague completing zip line.   [sidenote: the zipline itself is not reflective of teamwork but the effort to reach the top of the utility pole most definitely requires teamwork or support!].

My role in completing this step was to listen and record.  The datasheets created a simple, quick to share artifact of the group’s conversation.

Preliminary Empathy Research

Revisions to LUCO

 

The committee met for the first time in early October.  I observed early in the meeting that the eight members bring an energetic energy and passion for leadership initiatives at UCO.  The diversity of experiences, backgrounds, talents, and goals will both accentuate and complicate the revision process.  

• What did you learn from competing the Discover Datasheet?
  I learned more about LUCO.  It has been a long time since I was in LUCO and the information shared in the discovery stage along with my personal experience was very helpful.
  
• What surprised you?
  The complexity of making the revisions.  At first, the task seemed so simple but considering the overlap with other leadership programs and the need to continue improvements on an already valuable experience, I realized the complexity of the task.
  
• What surprised your client?
  To the client, the information appears clear and evident.  To the committee members that have not been working directly with LUCO for years, the information may be difficult to sift thru and determine changes needed.  I think the client was surprised at this.

The first datasheet represents the problems [challenges].  

The second datasheet represents the Need.

 

The third datasheet represents the Goal.

 

Identifying a Learning Environment to Apply LEDx

I use the LEDx framework to work with a committee tasked with revising the LUCO program.  This program has been in existence for fourteen years and it is a highly regarded leadership experience for faculty and staff at UCO.  I participated in the program in 2007 and most of my employees have enjoyed the opportunity as well.  I was asked to join the revision committee and following the first meeting, I realized the project would be a great experience for my ILED assignment in course three/module 4. 

To initiate the project, I will work with Fran Petties and Ryan Kolb as they provide the primary leadership for LUCO.  The LEDx framework will help me identify needs, challenges and goals in the discovery and understand stages.  I will use the envision stage to share a model of the prospective changes with the group.  I anticipate LEDx helping to reduce time and improve the focus of the group.  In the end, Fran and Ryan will have a model to use in the build stage to make the changes needed for LUCO.