Embedded Knack Training

Embedded Knack Training: Accelerated Implementation!

Learn while building your application

Development with Embedded Training

We have developed a unique approach to delivering Knack training. We actively analyse, design, and build real solutions tailored to client needs. This ensures that clients receive immediate, practical benefits from our work. Training is embedded in the process to support real-world problem solving, empowering clients with the skills and knowledge to manage and enhance their systems independently.

A review phase helps support your team when new challenges crop up - coaching through change we offer a unique way of working with just enough of our team, exactly when you need us.

Key Components

1. Real-World Business Analysis:

   • Objective: Collaboratively analyse the client's project scope, processes, and challenges.
   • Methods: Conduct detailed business analysis sessions, gather requirements through stakeholder interviews, and document findings using client systems.
   • Outcome: A thorough understanding of the client’s specific needs, leading to tailored solutions that address real business problems.

2. Custom Solution Design and Build:

   • Objective: Design and develop a custom solution using the client's systems and platforms, such as the Knack database.
   • Methods: Employ Agile development practices to iteratively design, build, and refine the solution. Involve clients in sprint reviews and planning to ensure alignment with business goals.
   • Outcome: A functional, tailored solution that meets the client's requirements and can be rapidly adjusted based on feedback and evolving needs.

3. Embedded Training and Skills Transfer:

   • Objective: Provide hands-on training throughout the project to enhance client skills in business analysis, Agile development, and platform usage.
   • Methods: Integrate training sessions with the actual project work, using real tasks and challenges as teaching tools. Offer workshops, tutorials, and one-on-one coaching.
   • Outcome: Clients gain practical skills and confidence to manage and extend the solution independently, ensuring long-term sustainability and adaptability.

4. Leveraging Knack Database Platform:

   • Objective: Utilise the Knack platform to build scalable, user-friendly database applications.
   • Methods: Develop and customise applications within Knack, demonstrating best practices and advanced features to clients during the build process.
   • Outcome: A robust, customised database solution that clients can manage and evolve as needed.

5. Integration with Make.com and Zapier:

   • Objective: Extend business workflows and integrate various applications using Make and Zapier.
   • Methods: Design and implement automated workflows, providing training on creating and managing these integrations to enhance business processes.
   • Outcome: Streamlined operations and improved productivity through effective automation and integration, with clients equipped to maintain and expand these systems.

6. Continuous Professional Development (CPD):

   • Objective: Support ongoing learning and professional growth in business analysis, Agile practices, and technical skills.
   • Methods: Offer continuous access to updated resources, follow-up training sessions, and opportunities for advanced learning.
   • Outcome: Clients remain proficient and up-to-date with the latest methodologies and technologies, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• Immediate Impact: Clients benefit from immediate improvements as we analyse, design, and build real solutions tailored to their specific needs.
• Practical Training: Training is contextually relevant, integrated with real project work, and focused on solving actual business problems.
• Client Empowerment: Clients develop the skills and confidence to independently manage and enhance their solutions, promoting long-term success and adaptability.
• Scalable and Flexible Solutions: Solutions are designed to be scalable and flexible, allowing clients to respond to changing business requirements effectively.
• By Video, Zoom, Teams and online interaction
• In Person - On-site project work.

It’s not rocket science….

Conclusion

Our approach goes beyond traditional training by embedding it within the process of delivering real, tailored solutions for clients. Through active involvement in analysing, designing, and building these solutions, clients not only see immediate benefits but also gain practical skills and knowledge. This ensures they are well-equipped to manage and evolve their systems independently, fostering sustainable growth and continuous improvement.

Chris Bampton is a business analyst with nearly 30 years experience in designing, delivering and training tactical database solutions.

For a free 1:1 conversation to explore isoblue analyst services and Knack - please call us or email chris@isoblue.com