AeroAssure Example
Your course follows the same arc as your consulting engagement. Each phase builds on the last, and each module maps to a specific platform feature. James structured The Architect's Shift as a 13-week, 4-phase program.
Part A: Phase Structure (4 Phases, 13 Weeks)
| Ph | Name | Wks | Description | End-of-Phase Competency |
|---|
| A | Truth & Control | 1–3 | Baseline: gap analysis, compliance assessment, CAPA inventory, operating rhythm | Can conduct intake assessment, run baseline score, establish recovery rhythm |
| B | Containment | 4–6 | Stop bleeding: triage CAPA backlog, contain NCs, stabilize doc control, address audit risks | Can triage 30+ CAPAs, contain active NCs, stabilize document version control |
| C | Root Cause | 7–10 | Fix system: root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D), systemic corrective actions, verify effectiveness | Can lead root cause investigation, distinguish systemic vs. symptomatic, close CAPAs |
| D | Sustainment | 11–13 | Hand off: verify audit readiness, train client team, document playbook, confirm exit criteria | Can prepare client for surveillance audit, hand off QMS, document recovery playbook |
Part B: Module Map (5 Core Modules)
| # | Module | Ph | Ls | Pages | Focus Statement |
|---|
| 1 | Engagement Setup | A | 4 | Dashboard, Compliance | Client intake, AS9100D baseline scoring, operating rhythm setup |
| 2 | Document Control | A | 4 | Documents | Master list creation, revision mgmt, approval workflows, obsolescence |
| 3 | NC & CAPA Mgmt | B | 4 | CAPA | Triage backlog, contain NCs, CAPA lifecycle (log → investigate → verify → close) |
| 4 | Audit Readiness | B | 4 | Audits, Question Bank | Plan/execute audits using 250+ question bank, build evidence indexes |
| 5 | Root Cause & Verify | C | 4 | CAPA (5-Why, 8D) | Master 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D. Verify corrective action effectiveness. |
Part C: Weekly Rhythm (5-Day Cycle)
| Day | Activity |
|---|
| Mon | New lesson release (video + reading + data pack). Students review Meridian Aerostructures scenario materials. |
| Tue | Pod Check-In (30 min live). Pods of 4–5 discuss Story → Principle connection, clarify exercise requirements. |
| Wed | Live Lab (60 min). Instructor-led platform walkthrough + screen share of AeroAssure feature. Q&A. |
| Thu | Independent work. Students complete hands-on exercise using Meridian data pack. Pod async support. |
| Fri | Deliverable due by 11:59 PM. Reflection journal entry (10–15 min). Peer review assigned for Monday. |
Key rules: Phases mirror consulting stages (learn in the order you deliver). Every module maps to a platform feature. Weekly rhythm = accountability (no week without a deliverable).
Your Turn
Structure your course around your consulting phases. Each phase becomes a course section; each module maps to a platform feature from Ex 15–17.
Part A: Your Phase Structure (aim for 3–5 phases)
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Part B: Your Module Map (aim for 5–8 modules)
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Your Turn
EX 21
Learning Arc — Rhythm & Delivery Model
Part C: Your Weekly Rhythm
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Part D: Delivery Model Comparison
| Model | Complete | Effort | Pricing | Best For |
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| Self-paced | | | | |
| Cohort (live) | | | | |
| Hybrid | | | | |
| Your choice: | | | | |
Part E: Guardrails Check
| Guardrail | Limit | Yours | OK? | Notes |
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| Total phases | 3–5 | | | |
| Total modules | 5–8 | | | |
| Lessons per module | 3–5 | | | |
| Modules without platform page | 0 | | | |
Additional Notes