/AppliedITWorkshop

Applied IT workshop framework and scripts

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Overview

The Applied IT Workshop is a comprehensive training program designed to enhance participants' skills and knowledge across three key domains: Operational Domain, Institutional Domain, and Self Development. The workshop follows a structured operations process and aims to achieve specific end states and conditions to ensure a thorough and impactful learning experience.

Training Schedule

Day 1: Operational Domain

Training

  • Introduction to Operational IT Concepts
  • Hands-on Labs and Practical Exercises
  • Case Studies and Real-World Applications

Experience

  • Sharing of Best Practices
  • Group Discussions and Experience Sharing
  • Role-playing Scenarios

Education

  • Theoretical Foundations of IT Operations
  • Current Trends and Future Directions
  • Key Concepts and Terminologies

Day 2: Institutional Domain

Education

  • Institutional IT Frameworks
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Compliance and Standards

Experience

  • Lessons Learned from Institutional IT Projects
  • Community Resources
  • Group Projects and Presentations

Training

  • Simulation Exercises
  • Problem-Solving Workshops
  • Tool and Technology Demos

Day 3: Self Development

Experience

  • Personal IT Projects Showcase
  • Peer Feedback and Mentorship
  • Experience Journals and Reflection Sessions

Education

  • Self-paced Learning Modules

  • Resources for Further Learning

Training

  • Skill Development Workshops
  • Career Pathway Planning
  • Networking Sessions

Day 4: Operations Process and End States

Plan

  • Strategic IT Planning
  • Goal Setting and Objectives
  • Resource Allocation

Prepare

  • Preparation Techniques and Tools
  • Risk Management Strategies
  • Readiness Assessments

Assess (Ongoing)

  • Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Performance Metrics and KPIs
  • Feedback Loops and Improvement Plans

Execute

  • Execution of IT Plans
  • Implementation Techniques
  • Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution

End State and Conditions

The workshop aims to achieve the following end states and conditions to ensure participants are well-equipped to handle IT operations effectively:

  • Center of Gravity: Identify and leverage key strengths and resources.
  • Decisive Points: Recognize critical moments that determine success.
  • Lines of Operations and Lines of Effort: Coordinate actions and resources for maximum impact.
  • Operational Reach: Extend capabilities to achieve objectives.
  • Basing: Establish strong foundational structures.
  • Tempo: Maintain an effective pace of operations.
  • Phasing and Transitions: Smoothly transition between phases of operation.
  • Culmination: Achieve peak effectiveness and sustainability.
  • Risk: Manage and mitigate potential risks.