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KMS Activity-Matrix Outline
KMS Activity-Matrix Outline
Outlined Activities-
Followed by Instructions to use the matrix.
As part of our commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, we are
embarking on a skillset mapping exercise designed to unlock the full potential of our team
members. This initiative is rooted in a series of carefully curated activities, each drawing on
principles from positive psychology, participatory engagement methods, visual and creative
learning techniques, and goal-setting theories. Together, these activities form a comprehensive
approach to understanding and leveraging the diverse strengths within our team.
Kicking off with the Strengths Collage, we invite each team member to identify and visually
represent their unique strengths. This creative process not only allows for a deep personal
reflection but also fosters a collective appreciation for the varied talents within our team. By
assembling these collages, we draw on positive psychology's emphasis on the power of focusing
on strengths to boost engagement and productivity. The visual nature of this activity taps into
dual coding theory, enhancing comprehension and retention through both verbal and visual
representation.
Following this, our Learning Journey Maps activity provides a platform for individuals to
chart their professional growth and development paths. This exercise embodies the principles of
participatory action research, engaging team members in a reflective process that highlights their
learning milestones and future aspirations. By mapping out their journeys, participants engage
with their experiences in a visual and tangible manner, fostering a deeper understanding of their
personal and professional evolution.
The Future Role Vision Boards then take this reflective process a step further, encouraging
team members to envision their future roles and career trajectories. This activity leverages visual
and creative techniques to facilitate goal setting and career planning, aligning with constructivist
learning theories that view learning as an active, constructive process. Through the creation of
vision boards, team members articulate their aspirations and envisage their potential, aligning
their personal goals with the broader organizational vision.
Concluding our exercise with the Action Plan Post-Its, we translate the insights and
aspirations uncovered through the previous activities into actionable steps. This process is guided
by the goal-setting theory, which highlights the importance of specific, challenging goals in
enhancing motivation and performance. By identifying actionable steps and committing to them
on post-its, team members set forth on a clear path towards personal and professional
development, supported by the collective strength and vision of the entire team.
This narrative seamlessly integrates the individual activities of our skillset mapping exercise into
a cohesive whole. Each step builds upon the last, creating a comprehensive framework that not
only aligns with academic research and proven frameworks but also caters to the unique
strengths and aspirations of our team members. Through this engaging and participatory process,
we aim to foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and continuous learning within our
organization.
This matrix will serve as a tool to visualize strengths, learning journeys, future aspirations, and
actionable steps, enabling a structured approach to personal and organizational development.