Passionate About Learning
Customer Success Leader (K-12) |
Learning Strategy & PD | PMP-Certified
Mannu K. Sikka
Learning Strategy & PL.
Explore how I leverage adult learning principles to design strategic learning experiences that empower individuals and strengthen systems. My work spans the development of engaging webinars, personalized professional development, and organization-wide instructional strategies—each grounded in research and responsive to the unique needs of educators and leaders. Whether collaborating with system-level stakeholders or designing content for scalable implementation, I focus on driving continuous improvement, deepening engagement, and fostering a culture of learning. These projects reflect my commitment to impactful instructional design that not only supports professional growth but also transforms organizational practice across the education landscape.
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From First Login to First Win
📅 November 2025
This artifact is a 90-Day Blueprint for EdTech Success designed to stop the "Slow Roll"—the costly delay between technology purchase and measurable impact. It positions system leaders as chief change agents to ensure guaranteed impact and instructional ROI. The plan mandates three phases: securing an immediate Quick Win (Days 1-30) by mastering one core feature , establishing a Habit Loop (Days 32-60) through routine integration , and preparing the Renewal Case with compelling evidence and a Shared Success Data Point (Days 61-90).
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90-Day Rapid Adoption Playbook: EdTech Customer Success Strategy
📅 October 2025
This artifact is a three-phase, scalable framework designed to address the "Slow Roll" problem in EdTech adoption, bridging the gap between licensing and realizing measurable value. The Playbook establishes clear success metrics and outlines targeted Professional Learning (PL) and Change Management strategies—moving users from a "Quick Win" (Days 1-30) to an embedded "Habit Loop" (Days 31-60), and ultimately to Organizational Advocacy (Days 61-90). It showcases my expertise in process architecture design, adult learning theory, and using data to ensure predictable, sustainable product adoption and ROI.
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AI Instructional Design Plan
📅 October 2024
This comprehensive Year 2 AI implementation plan demonstrates my ability to create strategic solutions tailored to the needs of a large school district. Designed to deepen AI literacy and strengthen instructional capacity, the plan includes a three-phase approach focused on foundational alignment, enhanced integration, and innovative expansion. By leveraging needs assessment data, customizing training, and collaborating with key stakeholders, this initiative aims to drive sustainable growth in technology usage, improve instructor engagement, and foster long-term success with AI technology. Explore the details to see how these strategies can address challenges and support meaningful outcomes.
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Instructional Coaching Webinar
📅 April 2021
I designed and co-presented this webinar using the ADDIE framework, ensuring a structured approach to supporting instructional coaches in hybrid learning environments. Grounded in Adult Learning Theory, I developed interactive discussions, real-world case studies, and practical strategies to engage participants in meaningful learning. The session explored best practices for balancing independent and synchronous learning, leveraging digital tools, and shifting between light and heavy coaching. My goal was to equip coaches with actionable techniques to foster teacher growth, drive instructional improvement, and navigate the unique challenges of hybrid education.
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Strong Working Relationships Through Healthy Conflict
📅 November 2021
I designed and co-presented this webinar using the ADDIE framework to ensure a structured and effective learning experience. Grounded in Adult Learning Theory, I created an interactive session that acknowledged participants' prior experiences and fostered meaningful engagement through real-world case studies, discussions, and practical application. By incorporating active learning strategies, I guided educators and leaders in developing key skills like active listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution—empowering them to transform conflict into opportunities for collaboration and growth.