Use this model to evaluate or design programs that claim to support strategy but lack specificity:

Step Function Question to Ask
Clarify Decode the strategic language “What exactly is meant by ‘digital transformation’ or ‘leadership readiness’?”
Identify Spot the behaviors and KSAOs implied “What should people do differently if this initiative succeeds?”
Translate Turn into Bloom-aligned learning objectives “Can this be taught, practiced, measured?”
Map Link to competencies, activities, and assessment “Does the course explicitly deliver and assess these outcomes?”

Note: Use of 'Transformation' (upstream) vs. 'Translation' (downstream)

🔁 Formation = upstream (vision, strategy creation)

  • Used when an organization is developing strategic intent or a cultural value.

  • e.g., “We are forming a culture of continuous development.”

🔄 Translation = downstream (implementation)

  • Used when strategic direction has already been set, and you now need to translate that into competencies, training, and KPIs.

  • e.g., “We’re translating our ‘digital readiness’ strategy into specific coaching capabilities.”

  • The organization already has strategies and initiatives.

  • The STZ is about testing and validating the translation of those into coachable, measurable development

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