The analysis methods we used at Svenson & Wallace Inc. back in the 1980s – came mostly from the analysis methods I had learned at Wickes Lumber in 1979 … the use of a Performance Model (a.k.a: Job Model) and Knowledge/Skill Matrices (which captured the enabler data).

We studied Top Performers – which became Master Performers – which is known by many other labels – but SME is not one I prefer for what I call Master Performers.

The “data logic graphic” in the next graphic below – was designed by me for a project back in 1983 … and was also used in our September 1984 article in TRAINING Magazine.

It’s all about the ROI.

The approach is covered extensively in many articles, chapters and books – here is one from 1999…

lean-ISD (1999)

Click on image to link to the download page.

Note: the cover design for “lean-ISD” was created by the late Geary A. Rummler.

Note: Guy W. Wallace’s book “lean-ISD” – was a recipient of a 2002 Award of Excellence for Instructional Communication from the International Society for Performance Improvement.

lean-ISD is also available as a $15 paperback book – and $7.50 as a Kindle – for more and to order – please go – here.

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