CASE STUDIES
LEADING WITH PURPOSE: A JOURNEY OF WOMEN LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
In a collaborative effort with NetHope, Kashida worked closely to empower women leaders within the NGO sector through a bespoke course titled ” Leading with Purpose: Women’s Leadership Development in NGOs” Tailored for early to mid-level professionals dedicated to continuous growth and paying it forward, this initiative aimed to elevate their professional acumen and foster a culture of mentorship and advancement within the nonprofit realm.
SERVICES USED:
Learning experience design, learning production, consultancy, and implementation of NetHope’s LMS.
INDUSTRY:
Educational technology and Nonprofit Organizations (NGOs).
KEY INFORMATION_
MEETING CHALLENGES HEAD-ON _
As Kashida embraced the core of NetHope’s mission, we encountered some challenges along the way. Ensuring strict adherence to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) A standards emerged as a primary focus, demanding consistent implementation across diverse learning materials and platforms. Moreover, facilitating the seamless collection and synthesis of learner input into personalized Leadership Inspiration Sheets posed a unique challenge, necessitating a user-centric approach to maximize engagement and relevance. The imperative of inclusivity prompted the integration of diverse characters and narrative techniques to authentically resonate with the course’s diverse audience. Additionally, navigating the native implementation on NetHope’s LMS, Kaya, presented intricacies, prompting us to create solutions to enhance user experience and accessibility.
DESIGNING SOLUTIONS WITH A MULTIFACETED APPROACH _
In response to these challenges, Kashida formulated a thorough approach. This involved striking a delicate balance between interactivity and accessibility to ensure all learners could engage effectively. Kashida designed interactive elements to cater to learners of varying abilities, ensuring inclusivity without compromising engagement. Furthermore, we developed intuitive mechanisms for input, allowing seamless collection of learner insights for personalized Leadership Inspiration Sheets. Leveraging diverse characters and storytelling methods, we created a richly inclusive learning environment that resonated authentically with the course’s diverse audience, fostering a sense of belonging and connection. Additionally, custom navigation buttons were implemented within Kaya, NetHope’s LMS, providing users with an intuitive and accessible means of navigation. These buttons, strategically placed and reinforced with (alt text), offered learners a seamless journey through the course content, enhancing overall user experience and facilitating smoother navigation. These solutions ensured compliance with accessibility standards while maximizing engagement and usability.
HIGHLIGHTING SUCCESS METRICS AND OUTCOMES _
The impact of Kashida’s collaboration with NetHope is unmistakable, evident in the remarkable enrollment and completion rates of the course between 2023 and 2024. During this period, enrollment rose to 48 learners, demonstrating robust engagement within the NGO sector. Notably, 36 learners successfully completed the course, yielding an exceptional completion rate of 95%. This project reflects Kashida’s unwavering dedication to delivering transformative learning experiences and validates the commitment to empowering women leaders and fostering continuous learning.
