learning-journey-builder
This skill should be used when designing complete learning journeys that integrate formal training with work-based learning and social learning. Use this skill to create 70:20:10 ecosystems, design coaching plans, establish peer learning structures, and ensure sustained support.
When & Why to Use This Skill
The Learning Journey Builder is a specialized skill designed to create comprehensive, multi-modal learning ecosystems based on the 70:20:10 framework. It moves beyond traditional workshops by integrating formal training with structured work-based experiences and social learning components to ensure long-term skill retention and business impact.
Use Cases
- Corporate Training Architecture: Designing 6-week+ learning pathways that transition learners from initial theory to independent workplace mastery.
- 70:20:10 Model Implementation: Creating a balanced mix of stretch assignments (70%), coaching/peer structures (20%), and formal instructional content (10%).
- Social Learning Design: Establishing communities of practice, peer-to-peer learning circles, and structured coaching plans to facilitate knowledge sharing.
- On-the-Job Application: Mapping out specific workflow integrations and 'just-in-time' support tools to help employees apply new skills to real-world projects.
- Post-Training Sustainability: Developing long-term support structures and measurement frameworks to track the continuous application of learned behaviors.
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| description | This skill should be used when designing complete learning journeys that integrate formal training with work-based learning and social learning. Use this skill to create 70:20:10 ecosystems, design coaching plans, establish peer learning structures, and ensure sustained support. |
Learning Journey Builder
Overview
The Learning Journey Builder skill helps design complete learning ecosystems that extend far beyond the workshop. It integrates formal training (10%), work-based learning (70%), and social learning (20%) into cohesive journeys.
When to Use This Skill
- Designing complete 6-week or longer learning programs
- Creating stretch assignments and work-based practice
- Planning coaching and peer learning structures
- Building communities of practice
- Designing sustained learning pathways
- Mapping workflow integration for new skills
- Planning for application support post-training
70:20:10 Model Overview
70% - Work-Based Learning
- Real projects and stretch assignments
- Graduated complexity over time
- Peer collaboration on actual work
- Just-in-time support when stuck
20% - Social Learning
- Embedded coaching (1-on-1 or manager-led)
- Peer learning and pair programming
- Communities of practice
- Retrospectives and reflection
10% - Formal Training
- Workshop (just-enough content)
- Online learning (supplemental, job aids)
- Quick references and on-demand support
Journey Design Components
- Kickoff: Workshop that frames all learning
- Phase 1 (Weeks 1-2): Coached work, high support
- Phase 2 (Weeks 3-6): More independent, peer collaboration
- Phase 3 (Weeks 7+): Sustained practice, lower support
- Measurement: Continuous tracking of application and results
Resources
Reference templates for:
- Complete 70:20:10 journey maps
- Stretch assignment designs
- Coaching conversation guides
- Community of practice charters
- Application tracking frameworks
- Learning ecosystem sustainability plans
Integration with Other Skills
- training-designer: Use together to design sessions
- training-reviewer: Validate materials
- training-content-creator: Generate actual content
- Use these alongside learning-journey-builder for complete programs
Best Practices
✅ Do:
- Focus on learner outcomes and business impact
- Use real work examples and scenarios
- Design for application, not knowledge recall
- Measure what matters
❌ Don't:
- Train what doesn't drive behavior change
- Use simulated practice over real work
- Over-design solutions for simple problems
- Ignore the business context