Scaling Skill Development
We created a skill development academy to foster a pipeline of professionals
At a Glance
Competency Modeling, Process Design, Project Management, Change Management, Talent Development, Mentorship & Coaching
Summary
CM Solutions faced a shortage of skilled project controls professionals in the talent market. Elevos established a skill development academy to enhance training and assessment processes, resulting in a scalable program for attracting, engaging, and retaining emerging professionals.
Metrics
9
technical and professional skills
28
expert-facilitated group discussions
12
hands-on exercises with feedback
7
labs with realistic simulations
Background
CM Solutions, a project controls consulting firm, faced skill gaps caused by the accelerating rate of retirement among experienced professionals. With the construction industry undergoing a surge in project opportunities, the firm recognized the necessity of developing an in-house pipeline of skilled professionals. The lack of entry-level jobs in the market left a hole in the labor pool, making it imperative for CM Solutions to invest in robust training, talent development, and mentorship strategies.
To tackle this issue, CM Solutions partnered with Elevos to create the Scheduler Academy, a comprehensive program designed to equip new hires with the foundational skills needed for success in project controls. This initiative aimed to standardize training processes, develop effective instructional materials, and implement a scalable framework for ongoing skill development. Through remote learning and hands-on mentorship, the program sought to ensure that employees across various regions could access high-quality training, thereby enhancing the firm's capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality services to its clients.
Activities
Elevos developed the Scheduler Academy, a structured training program that incorporated remote learning and hands-on mentorship to build foundational project controls skills. They standardized training processes and created scalable instructional materials to ensure consistent and high-quality skill development across all regions.
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We created competency models to identify the technical and professional skills necessary for success. This laid the foundation for integrating critical skills across cohesive training, mentorship, and evaluation processes.
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We designed streamlined training processes for the Scheduler Academy, which enhanced productivity and reduced inefficiencies. By standardizing training development, delivery, feedback, and maintenance processes, we ensured high-quality training across all cohorts.
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We employed agile and waterfall project management techniques to implement the Scheduler Academy. We adapted our approach to meet CM Solutions' unique culture, roles, and subject matter expertise.
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We guided CM Solutions through the adoption of the program by its trainers, managers, and executives. Our approach minimized operational disruptions and ensured a smooth handoff from our team to theirs.
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We grew the skills of new hires through a tailored developmental program. We guided CM Solutions' experts through facilitating group discussions, reviewing practice exercises, and delivering realistic simulations.
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We coached and mentored emerging professionals to help define their career goals. Our team met one-on-one with program participants to understand their needs and personalize their experiences.
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