Streamlining Self-Hosted Workshops with Tailored Instructional Videos

Culture Partners' clients often face a common hurdle: efficiently creating customized participant guides for self-hosted workshops aimed at activating their desired organizational culture. The previous solution, built as a traditional InDesign project, required dedicated in-house resources and expertise. Clients consistently requested a low-effort alternative that didn't demand advanced design skills.

I developed a concise, user-friendly video tutorial that empowers clients to quickly assemble workshop collateral and export it as a PDF using a provided PowerPoint file. This solution is hosted in Culture Partners' Self-service curriculum center, offering an accessible tool for clients of all skill levels.

Contextual Learning Approach: Instead of a generic PowerPoint tutorial, I focus on the specific task of creating a tailored participant guide. The video uses a real-world scenario—refreshing the Focused Feedback model—to guide users through the process.

Outcome-Oriented Instruction: I prioritize achieving the desired result over teaching comprehensive software skills. Users learn exactly what they need to know to create their guide efficiently.

Engaging Presentation: The video combines screen recordings with a facecam, creating a personal, mentor-like experience that keeps viewers engaged and makes the learning process feel less impersonal.

Step-by-Step Guidance: I walk users through accessing the comprehensive participant guide pages, selecting relevant content, and exporting the final PDF—all within the context of their specific needs.

Balanced Learning Experience: My strategy focuses on balancing speed, polish, and ease of use, ensuring that clients can quickly grasp the essentials without getting bogged down in unnecessary details.

This instructional video enables Culture Partners' clients to:

Quickly create customized participant guides without extensive PowerPoint knowledge

Tailor workshop materials to their specific events and needs

Reduce the time and resources required for workshop preparation

Gain confidence in using the provided tools effectively

By providing this targeted, easy-to-follow tutorial, I've addressed the clients' need for a low-effort solution while maintaining the flexibility and customization options they require for successful culture activation workshops.