A Project is a comprehensive approach to learning visually interactive presentation. It features standard Relational Presentation training (Levels 2 and 3) and then goes on to include structured planning and construction activities. It may also involve additional training and content development. Projects are especially useful for large-scale implementation, such as when a company or organization creates a network for an entire department or division that will be used by several (or numerous) presenters. Projects might include any or all of the following components:

• Standard Relational Presentation Training
• Network Planning and Development
• Content Development
• Media Development Training (Level 4)
• Presenter Coaching
• Trainer Training

Standard Relational Presentation Training: In most cases projects start with the standard Relational Presentation training sessions because participants have not yet been exposed to visually interactive methods. This content is available as a two-day onsite event or via SELF-STUDY Web-based workshop sessions.

Network Planning and Development: During a project, initial Relational Presentation training is followed immediately by the planning, organizational, and rapid prototyping aspects of the Seven Phases approach to network construction. The goal is to make sure the development team has a clear sense of presentation network's layout, as a guide for future construction. This planning and development period, if occurring onsite, typically extends for one to three days.

Content Development: Aspire personnel sometimes assist with content development, such as customized graphics, audio, and video, or they build portions of the network's structure, such as navigation elements and animations.

Media Development Training: Later stages of a project might include a two-day training that covers essential media creation skills (Level 4 Mastery). Read more about media creation skills (graphics, audio, video, animation) HERE.

Presenter Coaching: Frequently, the above project components apply mostly to network designers, individuals who will be involved with the nuts and bolts tasks of building and testing the relational network. These designers often are not the same people who will be using the network—the executives, trainers, or salespeople who will be in the spotlight. Therefore, when a project occurs onsite we recommend spending a small amount of time, typically half a day, with the presenters. This coaching can occur at the start of a project, if necessary, but is best if delayed until the end when the actual network being built nears completion. In that case, presenters practice with the real materials. We make sure they understand all the implications and potential of relational methods and give them basic network design training as well. That way, when they are on the plane to Japan and get the urge to tweak the network structure, they are not completely in the dark about how to make such changes.

Trainer Training: A self-sustaining Relational Presentation program ideally has a certified trainer on site. This individual (or individuals) oversees the training of new team members and provides internal support when needed. A trainer candidate must have participated in all the project components to date and be an experienced relational presenter/designer. The certification process consists of one mentored live training and one observed training. The trainer candidate co-trains with the master trainer during the mentored component and trains solo, with feedback, during the observed training. Certification consists of satisfying a performance rubric. All training materials are provided well in advance, to allow for trainer preparation.

Western-themed Retreat: You can turn a projet into a truly memorable event by planning it as a western retreat in sunny Arizona. Read more about this option here.

Keep in mind that a project may extend over several months and have both onsite and Web-based components. Aspire's role throughout this process will vary from direct involvement to remote support, depending upon the stage of development; the availability of in-house talent; and an assessment of needs. As might be expected, projects are highly customizable and are carefully planned according to the organization's strategic goals.