Personal Learning Backlog Template

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Learning Backlog Template

What is it for?

The template provides a loose framework for developing a personal learning backlog.

Who is it for?

It can be used by a coach or manager with their coachee, or by an individual, to support their ongoing development in a lean and iterative fashion.

How should I use it?

Work through the frames from left to right, either independently or in a 1-1 with a coach or manager.
Each frame takes ~45 mins to complete, so don't try to do everything in 1 session!
Once complete, review the goals in your backlog periodically and update them as required.
Track completed goals by changing their color or adding to the 'Done' frame.
Further guidance on using the template is available from this article: https://sorrelharriet.medium.com/bringing-lean-agile-to-continuing-professional-development-93f5036399fd

How not to use it

This is a personal development tool and should not be used by managers for performance management.
This tool may not work for everyone, so it should not be made mandatory. Use only what is useful, discard what isn't.

Sorrel Harriet

Independent Learning Consultant@Learning-as-a-Service

I enable software engineering teams to cultivate their learning capabilities. I bring a unique blend of knowledge and experience from 15+ years spent at the intersection between academia and industry. I am an experienced educator, facilitator, coach and mentor with a passion for people, engineering, agile ways of working, daring leadership and lifelong learning.