{"id":600,"date":"2026-01-23T21:11:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/?page_id=600"},"modified":"2026-02-03T21:11:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T21:11:30","slug":"how-i-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/program-development\/how-i-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How I work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-73128380 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">My learning design work is guided by four core pillars: <span style=\"background-color:#ffe2c2;\">cross-functional collaboration<\/span>, <span style=\"background-color:#ffe2c2;\">inclusive design<\/span>, <span style=\"background-color:#ffe2c2;\">operational excellence<\/span>, and a commitment to <span style=\"background-color:#ffe2c2;\">building delightful outcomes<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1011\" height=\"909\" src=\"http:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/poppies9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-802\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1122557527574044;width:268px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/poppies9.png 1011w, https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/poppies9-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/poppies9-768x691.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I advocate for three people: the learner, the stakeholder, and the future teammate who&#8217;ll inherit the system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good learning design should outlast its designer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nasdaq-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nasdaq-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nasdaq-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nasdaq-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nasdaq.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Project lead for the <em>AI for Business &amp; Finance<\/em> online program, featured at NASDAQ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-73128380 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0009407c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-asterisk has-large-font-size\">A blueprint for learning design <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-4f2ccadb\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Key factors I navigate to move learning programs from concept to launch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:min(4rem, 5vw)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d525a65d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-da384c3e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Reach &amp; Positioning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Global and regional reach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive, professional, and general-interest audiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal program content and external marketing content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-da384c3e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Learning Pathways &amp; Modalities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Theory and applied approaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short-form and long-form content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-paced and cohort-based learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-da384c3e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Talent &amp; Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Internal and external talent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On-camera presence and training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scripted or semi-scripted delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:min(1.5rem, 2vw)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d525a65d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-da384c3e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Production &amp; Delivery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Studio, remote, and hybrid filming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live, asynchronous, and blended delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White-labeled and branded flagship programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-da384c3e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Technology &amp; Innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Off-the-shelf and custom builds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility-first design (captions, transcripts, UX)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-enhanced experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-da384c3e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Constraints &amp; Alignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Budget, timeline, and resource considerations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand, voice, and messaging alignment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal, compliance, and accreditation requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-36f65c2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a0d91a25 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/digital_avatar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-679\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/digital_avatar.png 1536w, https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/digital_avatar-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/digital_avatar-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/digital_avatar-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(L) Speaker headshot and (R) digital avatar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Here&#8217;s how I leverage AI to tackle common content development challenges and enhance learning experiences.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Filming in-person program content can be expensive and time-consuming. Studio rentals, crew and speaker time, craft services, and other expenses can quickly add up, and content can become outdated shortly after post-production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI avatars allow speakers to collaborate on digital versions of themselves, reducing\u2014or even eliminating\u2014the need for in-person filming. As content evolves, updates are as simple as revising the script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As project lead, I ensure speakers are comfortable with their digital avatar&#8217;s likeness, voice, and gestures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I encourage them to see it as an extension of their teaching style, not a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also utilize AI to automate content creation, analyze learner performance and engagement, and enhance accessibility through features like real-time translations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI lacks &#8220;judgment, nuance, and taste,&#8221; as noted in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2025\/11\/12\/brendan-foody-mercor-interview-ai-adarsh-hiremath-surya-midha-youngest-self-made-billionaires\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2025\/11\/12\/brendan-foody-mercor-interview-ai-adarsh-hiremath-surya-midha-youngest-self-made-billionaires\/\">Fortune<\/a><\/em>. I serve as the human in the loop to make informed decisions AI cannot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-af3670d6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.2\">AI expands what we can do, but humans decide what matters. \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d83879a9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ffe2c2;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-large-font-size wp-container-content-958eb9dc\">Screenshots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-58dc98b9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c6aab7f7 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div 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wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9a0fd1a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-duotone-unset-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/prod_notes.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-702\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/prod_notes.png 600w, https:\/\/lindseyvarghese.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/prod_notes-300x281.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Production notes for video editor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c6aab7f7 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9a0fd1a4 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