My MALAT journey has been an exceptional learning opportunity. As I approach the final phase, my objective of enhancing my career with a research-based master’s degree and integrating innovative learning methods into my company’s training environment remains unchanged. Utilizing the insights and hands-on experience I’ve acquired during this program; my aim is to obtain a managerial role responsible for guiding training initiatives and cultivating technologically enhanced learning environments. It will be my honour to extend my research, discoveries, and outcomes with my colleagues, superiors, and leadership within my organization.
In my Applied Research Project (ARP), I am delving into the challenge represented by the problem statement that “the onboarding process within the Program and Contract Management (PCM) department (my current department) lacks effectiveness and efficiency. Inadequate onboarding fails to establish a strong foundation for employees to meet their job requirements successfully”. This research project is geared towards developing recommendations and strategies to address this onboarding challenge.
The dissemination strategy I envision for sharing my final work is designed to cover a comprehensive approach. I intend to create a well-structured briefing note or a succinctly crafted business plan to secure buy-in from the department’s leadership. This document will outline the key findings, recommendations, and the potential benefits of the proposed changes in the onboarding process. Additionally, I will develop a thorough implementation plan that serves as a roadmap for executing the proposed strategies, including timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables, ensuring an effective transition from the current onboarding process to the improved version. Furthermore, I plan to design an onboarding workshop tailored specifically for the department’s onboarding facilitators. This workshop will serve as a platform for training and upskilling facilitators, allowing them to implement the new onboarding procedures and best practices. It will cover topics such as the revised onboarding methods, communication strategies, and the use of any new tools or technologies. In combining these elements, I wish to create a well-rounded approach to drive positive change and improvement in the department’s onboarding process.