How I Deal with the Nerving Review Cycle Challenges

Navigating the review cycle in eLearning development can often feel like wrestling with a formidable beast.

• ⟲ Feedback loops,
• ⟲ revisions,
• ⟲ and stakeholder approvals

can slow down the process and lead to frustration.

Here’s my personal strategy to manage the feedback process effectively

➠ Growth Mindset:

Approach feedback as an opportunity to learn and grow.
See challenges as a chance to refine and improve your work.

➠ Transparent Communication:

Establish clear communication channels for feedback.
Set expectations on the review process upfront.

➠ Collaborative Feedback Tools:

Leverage collaborative tools for annotation and comments.
Ensure all stakeholders have access to centralized feedback.

➠ Structured Feedback Sessions:

Schedule focused feedback sessions to avoid scattered comments.
Encourage stakeholders to consolidate feedback before sharing.
Such feedback sessions are very helpful if SMEs are not providing any feedback as comments in documents or your feedback logging tool.

➠ Iterative Prototyping:

Share iterative prototypes early in the process.
Gather feedback on key design and content elements upfront.

➠ Defined Approval Workflow:

Create a structured workflow for approvals.
Clearly outline roles and responsibilities in the approval process.

➠ Educate Stakeholders:

Educate stakeholders on the impact of timely feedback.
Emphasize the importance of constructive and actionable comments.

➠ Automated Version Control:

Implement automated version control to track changes.
Streamline the process of identifying and addressing feedback.

➠ Feedback Implementation Sprint:

Plan dedicated sprints for implementing feedback.
Accelerate the revision process with focused efforts.

Managing the feedback process effectively requires a combination of

• – effective communication,
• – streamlined processes,
• – and a proactive mindset.

Use these strategies as a foundation to develop your own tactics for conquering the challenges of the review cycle.

Want your eLearning projects building process to be this easy?