Welcome! First and foremost, today we’re diving into the intricacies of project management in e-learning content development. Join us as we explore the tools, processes, and strategies behind successful project execution with our expert, Benjamin. Let’s get started!
E-learning Project Management
Hi Ben, it’s great to catch up with you. Today, let’s delve into the intricacies of managing e-learning development projects. Given your role as an Account Manager for our customers’ e-learning content development projects, could you walk us through the tools and methods we employ prior to project initiation?
Absolutely. Before we embark on a project, particularly during the bidding phase, we understand the importance of presenting our customers with a clear project timeline. This timeline, typically presented in a Gantt Chart format, is crafted using Microsoft Project, a widely used project management software. It serves a dual purpose: firstly, it assures our customers that we have meticulously planned the allocation of resources for their e-learning development tasks, instilling confidence in our ability to deliver the project as promised. Secondly, it underscores the importance of the customer’s involvement, particularly regarding tasks that require the input of subject matter experts (SMEs) for the e-learning modules.
Project Timeline for a multi-language SCORM project
Ben, considering the Gantt Chart you’ve provided, it appears to be tailored for single-language SCORM development, without accounting for translation requirements. Could you shed some light on how we manage projects that involve multiple languages?
Indeed, the Gantt Chart provided focuses solely on single-language SCORM development, without incorporating the translation or voice-over work in additional languages. However, in projects requiring multilingual support, such as translation and voice-over services, additional tasks are essential. These include translation efforts, obtaining customer approval for translated materials, and coordinating voice-over recordings in the respective languages. Let’s delve deeper into these intricacies by examining another Gantt Chart.
Switching gears to project tracking, could you shed some light on our approach in this regard? Do we continue to rely solely on Microsoft Project, or have we integrated other tools into our workflow?
Our project management approach begins with the preparation of project timelines using Microsoft Project, leveraging its robust features for setting baselines and tracking Gantt Charts. However, to streamline project tracking and enhance collaboration, we seamlessly transition to Microsoft Planner within Microsoft Teams. Here, our team members can conveniently monitor and update task statuses, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Content Tree uses Microsoft Planner App for managing and tracking e-learning Project
