Manager Skills Webinar - Strategic Thinking

A live virtual webinar designed for managers, focused on building strategic thinking as a core leadership competency. This project was developed as part of an organizational learning initiative targeting mid-level managers across a large, distributed workforce.

My Role: Instructional Designer (sole designer)

What I Did: I led the full design of this instructor-facilitated webinar from needs analysis through final delivery-ready assets. Responsibilities included structuring a logical content flow using ADDIE, writing all facilitator-facing content and participant-facing slides, and designing interactive engagement touchpoints. These touchpoints include a chat blast warm-up, a real-time poll, and a case study scenario with debrief, to keep remote learners actively involved throughout the session.

The visual design follows a cohesive purple and dark navy brand palette with intentional use of imagery to reinforce each concept. Slide layouts were designed to balance facilitator credibility with learner engagement, avoiding the common pitfall of text-heavy webinar decks.

Tools Used: Microsoft PowerPoint

Key Design Decisions: Participant interaction was built into every major section rather than reserved for the end, reflecting research on attention span and engagement in virtual learning environments. The Jordan scenario was designed to surface real-world application without requiring personal disclosure, making it psychologically safe for all participants.