Effective Training for Document Control & Project Teams | The Core of It Podcast Ep 3

In Episode 3 of The Core of It, Senior Document Controller Ami Griffiths and Project Manager Sonya Hargreaves discuss the critical role of training in project delivery. Whether it’s onboarding junior staff or aligning external contractors with client-specific procedures, a robust training strategy is essential for maintaining a "source of truth."The team explores the shift from traditional ‘pointer-stick’ training to modern digital platforms, the controversial rise of AI in technical learning, and why the human element of ‘camera-on’ collaboration remains irreplaceable in a remote-working world.Key Takeaways:Onboarding Fundamentals: Why training juniors starts with basic conventions like revision control and naming standards.Bridging the Gap: How Core Project Advisory delivers specialised training to client teams and contractors to ensure system alignment.The Learning Curve: The value of ‘breaking the system’—why hands-on interaction is often more effective than reading a manual.AI & Training: A look at how AI is changing how we find answers, and the risks of losing deep technical knowledge.Remote Collaboration: Navigating the challenges of ‘black screen’ meetings and the importance of engagement in virtual training sessions.Chapters0:00 – Intro: Why Training is the Foundation of Project Control0:33 – Training New Starters: Fundamental Procedures & Protocols1:45 – Client-Side Training: Delivering Customised Procedures2:50 – Evolution of Training: From Projectors to Video Conferencing4:55 – Interactive Learning: Why "Breaking" the System Helps6:20 – Personal Learning Styles: Auditory, Visual, and Kinaesthetic8:10 – The Impact of AI on Technical Training & Problem Solving11:15 – Engagement Challenges: The Importance of "Cameras On"13:30 – Outro: Staying Flexible in a Remote World#ProjectTraining #Upskilling-------------------ABOUT US Core Project Advisory provides high-level expertise in project management, document control, and advisory services for the Australian infrastructure and construction sectors. We help our clients find the "core" of their project challenges and deliver solutions that stick.-------------------CONNECT WITH US Website: https://coreprojectadvisory.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-project-advisory/#TheCoreOfIt #CoreProjectAdvisory #ProjectDelivery #DocumentControl #InfrastructureAustralia #ProjectManagement