Phase 2: UX Design

• Information Architecture:

  • Core Modules:

    • Dashboard: Overview of session schedules, progress, and recommended topics.

    • Session Management: Tools to schedule, reschedule, and conduct mentoring sessions.

    • Resource Library: Repository for learning materials, tutorials, and recorded sessions.

    • Feedback and Analytics: Capture feedback from mentors and mentees; provide insights into participation rates and learning outcomes.

• Wireframing:

  • Designed low-fidelity wireframes to outline user flows for key tasks:

    • Senior leaders: Book a mentoring session, view topic recommendations, and access resources.

    • IBS mentors: Create session schedules, assign learning materials, and track mentee progress.

  • Example Features:

    • One-click session scheduling for time-constrained leaders.

    • Dynamic topic recommendations based on the mentee’s learning preferences.

    • Progress visualization using charts and graphs.

• Prototype Testing:

  • Conducted usability tests with a focus group to validate workflows.

  • Iterated based on feedback, emphasizing ease of navigation and clear call-to-action buttons.

Phase 3: UI Design

1. Visual Identity:

   • Designed the UI to reflect collaboration and innovation:

     • Color Palette: Other than the brand colours, used blues and greens to convey trust and growth, paired with accents for energy and engagement in the pdf reports.

     • Typography: Modern sans-serif fonts for clarity and professionalism.

     • Icons: Clear, intuitive icons for actions like scheduling, feedback, and resource sharing.

2. Design Elements:

   • Dashboard:

     • At-a-glance view of scheduled sessions, completion rates, and suggested topics.

     • Personalized reminders for upcoming mentoring sessions.

   • Session Management:

     • Calendar integration to manage availability seamlessly.

     • Ability to reschedule or cancel sessions with minimal friction.

   • Resource Library:

     • Categorized learning materials with search and filter options.

     • Highlighted top-rated or most-used resources for leaders.

   • Feedback Module:

     • Quick feedback forms post-session.

     • Analytics to show skill improvement over time.

3. Accessibility:

   • Designed for mobile and desktop, ensuring leaders can participate from anywhere.

   • Inclusive design principles, including high contrast and large tap targets.

Phase 4: Development Handoff

• Handoff to Development:

  • Delivered annotated designs and style guides to the development team.

  • Ensured design consistency through a shared component library for seamless implementation.

• Agile Collaboration:

  • Worked closely with the development team in sprints, providing clarifications and refining features in real time.

• Integration with Existing Systems:

  • Ensured compatibility with organizational tools like Outlook for session scheduling.

  • Integrated feedback and analytics into enterprise dashboards for leadership reporting.

Phase 5: Testing and Iteration

• Pilot Launch:

  • Tested the application with a small cohort of senior leaders and IBS mentors.

  • Monitored user behavior and gathered feedback for improvements.

• Iterative Improvements:

  • Enhanced onboarding flows for first-time users.

  • Added gamification elements, such as badges for completed sessions, to increase engagement.

Phase 6: Launch and Post-Launch Enhancements

1. Training and Advocacy:

   • Organized workshops and webinars to onboard users and explain the application’s benefits.

   • Shared success stories from early adopters to drive engagement.

2. Continuous Monitoring:

   • Used analytics to identify underutilized features and refine them.

   • Gathered regular feedback to add new capabilities, such as AI-driven topic suggestions and session summaries.

3. Long-Term Impact:

   • Enabled senior leaders to gain practical skills in No-code/Low-code platforms, empowering them to drive digital transformation.

   • Strengthened relationships between IBS talent and leadership, creating a culture of shared learning and innovation.