Learning cluster Design (LCD) is a learning design model developed by Crystal Kadakia and Lisa M.D. Owens. The cluster below is the outgrowth of reading their book, Design for Modern Learning. It also incorporates what I learned from Crystal Kadakia during a one-on-one consultation at the ATD ICE 2022 conference. This is a small cluster and is intended to illustrate my understanding of the model.

Learner Personas

Super Sales Sam has a business degree with a minor in musical theater. He is the top salesperson in the company and as such, has been asked to be the lead sales trainer. Instead of managing just his own sale metrics, he now has to be on keep track of every trainee during the onboarding processes. he should like some help organizing a structure to make this task manageable, but he has no idea how. He is very social and gets his best ideas talking to others. However, he does love a good podcast

Learning Manager Maria

was a very successful individual contributor in the L& D department for about 7 years. Recently, she was promoted, and she is overwhelmed with managing the workflow of the 10 people that work for her. She has asked for help with managing so many projects. She likes to read and attend traditional classes, but she needs something fast.

IT Tamara is a technology genius. She has a bachelor's degree in computer science and solves tech solutions fast. She would like to apply for the IT management position that just opened up, but needs to fill in a few skill gaps, such as project management. She's young, comfortable with tech tools, and eager to learn what she must in order to get into a managing position. She loves podcasts and the new company Padlet information exchange. She is social and likes to work through problems with friends over breakfast or lunch.

CEO Carly has 35 years of experience and has been very successful. She has an MBA and is a project management expert but could use updates on new technologies that are out there. She doesn't need help with project management but if she knew the tech tools that were out there. he would appreciate the increased efficiency. Although she is not comfortable with technology, she is open to learning something new if it would improve business metrics. For the most part, she prefers to read books, but she does know about the company Padlet board and pops