Project Architecture

Theory of Action

The strategic framework that guided the design, implementation, and evaluation of this AI capacity building project.

The Strategic Framework

This Theory of Action weaves the concepts of AI readiness, coherence, and ambidexterity together, outlining the strategic path for this project.

If

I strategically lead the Powerful Learning Team's first fee-for-service project by:

  • 1Seeking to understand the context and history
  • 2Practicing deep listening to discern team dynamics
  • 3Cultivating a positive working environment that fosters relationship building
  • 4Harnessing the power of my own skills
  • 5Learning iteratively while evaluating impact
Then

I will establish a blueprint for executive-level AI readiness programming that can be scaled.

The immediate purpose of this blueprint was to secure additional fee-for-service engagements, demonstrating a replicable model for AI capacity building at the executive level.

So That

Digital Promise can become an ambidextrous organization with sustainable revenue streams, fueling its growth towards reaching 30 million learners.

By scaling these efforts and diversifying revenue streams, Digital Promise is positioned to balance existing strengths with new opportunities for impact.

Project Logic Model

The “if” statements from the Theory of Action were translated into a logic model, connecting activities to resources, outputs, outcomes, and the ultimate impact goal.

Project Logic Model showing the flow from Resources through Activities to Outputs, Outcomes, and Impact Goal. Resources include Research (AI Literacy Framework), Practice & Design (LX Materials), Tech (Discourse), Measures (Surveys), and Logistics (Copyediting & Branding). Activities flow through understanding context, deep listening, fostering relationships, harnessing skills, and learning iteratively. Outputs include Executive-Level AI Capacity Building Workshop, Post-Action Review, and Blueprint for Revenue-Generation. Outcomes measure fee-for-service contracts secured, 80% team success perception, and 90% executive satisfaction. The Impact Goal is to engage 30 million learners in powerful learning.

Resources

AI Literacy Framework, Learning Experience Materials, Technology Platforms, Survey Instruments, and Branding Assets

Activities

Contextualize, deep listen, foster relationships, harness skills, and iterate collectively with the team

Outputs

Executive-Level Workshop, Post-Action Review, and a Blueprint for Revenue-Generation

Outcomes

New fee-for-service contracts, 80% team success rating, and 90% executive satisfaction

36-Day Sprint Timeline

This project was initially planned for January 2026, but the district requested an earlier start in October. Accounting for weekends and an All-Staff Retreat, the team had just 36 production days to deliver two separate components.

Project Timeline from August 27 to October 29. Key milestones include: Aug 27 - District agrees to sign contract; Aug 28 - Assume responsibility of project; Sep 3 - Meet with project team and facilitate co-creative session; Sep 5 - Announce project and facilitate design sprint conversation; Sep 8 - Organize kickoff meeting; Sep 10 - Assume role as project leader; Sep 11-26 - Facilitate design sprint; Sep 24 - First internal review; Sep 26 - First feedback session with District; Oct 6-10 - All-Staff Retreat; Oct 16 - Lead Champions Onboarding; Oct 17 - Second internal review; Oct 21 - Second feedback session with District; Oct 24 - Walkthrough with facilitators; Oct 29 - Facilitators deliver session to District.

Adaptive Leadership in Action

Through a human-centered, adaptive leadership approach grounded in deep listening and collaboration, I built trust across the design team, which led to my appointment as team lead on September 10. In this role, I facilitated daily standups to maintain alignment and momentum, culminating in a full-day, in-person workshop for executive leadership. The case study presented here reflects one of two components delivered as part of the first phase of a broader district partnership.