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Data2Bots Coaches Introductory Presentation

Welcome to Your D2B Apprenticeship  Journey!

Speaker Notes:

  • Welcome, Apprentices! I’m Sam Soyombo (SAS), your Career Coach Consultant.
  • Today, we’re kicking off your journey in the D2B Apprenticeship Program. Get ready to explore new skills, learn Agile project management, and build your career in tech!

Session Overview

Speaker Notes:

  • Focus: Developing key communication and technical skills.
  • Goal: By the end of this session, you’ll understand the tools and techniques that will help you grow through the D2B Apprenticeship and into the Global Tech Apprenticeship (GTA).

What Will You Learn Today?

Speaker Notes:

  • You’ll discover:
  1. How communication skills will support your growth in tech.
  2. How to use Agile tools like Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, and Sprint Planning.
  3. How to collaborate effectively in Triads (groups of 3) and Cohorts (larger groups).

Pre-Session Activity

Speaker Notes:

  • Before we dive in, take a moment to reflect.
  1. Read this article: The Power of Agile Project Management in Career Development (shared in your Career Dev Hub).
  2. Reflect on your own career goals: How can Agile principles help you? Write down your thoughts in your Learner Reflective Worksheet.

Get Ready to Collaborate!

Speaker Notes:

  • Communication is key in any career, especially in tech! You’ll engage in:
  1. Daily Standup Updates – Keep each other on track!
  2. Retrospectives – Reflect and improve as a team.
  3. Backlog Refinement – Prioritise what matters most!
  4. Sprint Planning – Map out your next steps.

What is Agile Project Management?

Speaker Notes:

  • In Agile, we work together to achieve goals with clear steps:
  1. Project Bidding – Pitch ideas and decide what’s most important.
  2. Epics – Big projects are broken down into manageable pieces.
  3. Stories & Tasks – These are your day-to-day to-dos that keep things moving.

Your Learning Path

Speaker Notes:

  • Meta Skills & Soft Skills: Strengthen your communication, problem-solving, and self-management.
  • Technical Skills: Develop practical, in-demand tech skills.
  • Personalised Learning: Tailored assessments and plans to guide your progress.

The Ultimate Goal: Becoming an Associate!

Speaker Notes:

  • Once you complete the Global Tech Apprenticeship (GTA), you’ll be ready to move on to the Global Associate Program (GAP).
  1. GTA: Focus on building core skills.
  2. GAP: Become a global leader with advanced competencies, leadership training, and Global Readiness.

The 15 Sessions You’ll Experience

Speaker Notes:

  • Get ready for a deep dive into personal and professional development:
  1. Session 1-5: Foundational skills like Digital Competencies, Social Intelligence, and Learning Styles.
  2. Session 6-10: Dive into Leadership, Communication, and Networking.
  3. Session 11-15: Strengthen your Teamwork, Cultural Competence, and Project Management.

How You’ll Collaborate – Triads & Cohorts

Speaker Notes:

  • You’ll work in small Triads (groups of 3) for focused tasks like Backlog Refinement and Sprint Planning.
  • Larger Cohorts (5-12 people) will help with real-world Projects, Epics, and Spikes.
  • Collaboration is at the heart of success – you’re not alone on this journey!

Post-Session Activities

Speaker Notes:

  • After today’s session, dive into these activities to reinforce what you’ve learned:
  1. Retrospective/Demo Meeting: Reflect with your Triad on how today went.
  2. Backlog Refinement: Collaborate with your team to prioritise tasks for the upcoming sprint.
  3. Sprint Planning: Plan your next steps together, setting clear goals and responsibilities.

Tools & Virtual Environment

Speaker Notes:

  • You’ll be using the D2B virtual platform for all activities, whether in Triads or Cohorts.

Tools Include:

  1. Task Management: Organise, prioritise, and track your tasks.
  2. Communication Tools: Stay connected and collaborate in real time.
  3. Progress Tracking: Monitor your learning and growth.

Next Steps – Ready to Dive In?

Speaker Notes:

  • Now that you’ve had the overview, it’s time to get started!
  • Action: Participate in a Sprint Planning meeting in your Triads, where you’ll prioritise tasks for the first project.
  • Explore your Career Dev Hub and engage with D2B Communities for more insights and resources.

Data2Bots Session 1 Slide Presentation

Title: Global Competencies for ICT Professionals: Enhancing Meta-Skills and Soft Skills Integration (2mins)

Session Aim and Learning Outcomes (3 mins)

Aim:
To introduce global competencies and meta-skills, their career importance, and their integration with soft skills in ICT.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the concept of global competencies and meta-skills.
  • Recognise the importance of soft skills in ICT roles.
  • Prepare for skill development to support career growth.

Icebreaker: Reflecting on Soft Skills in ICT (10 mins)

Activity Instructions:

  • “Share a moment when soft skills positively impacted a technical or ICT project.”

Purpose:

  • To set a reflective tone and emphasise the value of soft skills.

Exploring Trauma, Meta-Skills, and Soft Skills Development  (15 mins)

Content:

  • Trauma can create invisible barriers to adaptability, empathy, and emotional regulation.
  • Meta-skills like self-regulation and creativity are foundational for soft skill application.

Facilitator’s Tip: Recognise how trauma might affect your ability to adapt or collaborate.

Activity: Reflect on professional triggers and strategies for improvement.

Introducing Meta-Skills and Global Competencies (10 mins)

Definitions:

  • Meta-Skills: Adaptability, critical thinking, self-awareness.
  • Global Competencies: Skills fostering collaboration and cultural understanding.
  • Connection: Meta-skills provide the foundation for applying soft skills effectively.

Meta-Skills Categories and Global Competencies (15 mins)

Categories:

  • Self-Management: Focus, integrity, adaptability.
  • Social Intelligence: Communication, empathy, collaboration.
  • Innovation: Curiosity, critical thinking, sense-making.

Activity: Case Study Analysis (20 mins)

Scenario: A software team adapts to high-stakes changes.

Prompt Questions:

  • How can adaptability support this scenario?
  • How might social intelligence improve communication?

Distinguishing Meta-Skills and Soft Skills (10 mins)

Key Points:

  • Meta-Skills: Foundational and transferable (e.g., adaptability).
  • Soft Skills: Practical and situational (e.g., communication).
  • Connection: Meta-skills enhance soft skill development.

Developing Skills with Global Competencies in Mind (15 mins)

Tips:

  • Reflective learning, goal setting, embracing challenges, mindfulness.

Reflective Questions (15 mins)

Prompts:

  • Which soft skills do you use?
  • How do they support global teamwork?
  • When did a lack of soft skills create challenges?

Cultural Etiquette Practices (15 mins)

Key Themes: Communication styles, personal space, hierarchical differences.

Question for Participants:
“How do these cultural differences impact your work?”

Closing and Next Steps (10 mins)

Key Message:
Meta-skills and soft skills are essential for thriving in ICT.

Next Steps:

  • Lifelong learning and adaptability.
  • Future sessions on self-management, social intelligence, and innovation.

Thank You and Resources (5 mins)

Thank You!
Encourage feedback via chat or post-session survey.

Additional Resources:
Links to articles, tools, and the session recording.

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