Overview
PEOPLE FIRST METHOD
Curated and distilled from 20+ years and 1000+ projects.

Welcome to the start of a more prosperous and rewarding career in the Salesforce ecosystem. Imagine being ready for every meeting – even the unplanned ones! Notice I didn’t say “prepared” but rather “ready” as surprises and curve-balls will come and this course will help you be ready. It will also provide road-map for you to drive projects, people, and priorities forward – all while dealing with the normal organizational challenges that cause 95% of projects to fail!
These intangibles or soft-skills are often described though rarely developed. Why? Because it is hard and forces people to dig into pivotal experiences and ruts that keep them back. This is the challenging journey I chose to embark upon over 20 years ago and you are about to experience the result of this effort collaborating with numerous People First Method alumni.
There is something very special about a group of 10-15 people committed to growth, learning, and being authentic and real about their current challenges. Power and potential begin to build toward a positive momentum and drive to become better at our tasks, our careers, our relationships, and our life. This is why we deliver the course through these small cohorts week-by-week led by a coach.
If the information is consumed too quickly, it loses its impact, interactivity, and staying power. Like a savory marinade too briefly applied which doesn’t impart flavor to the meal.
- The Level 1 course is focused on a strong foundation of intangible excellence to compliment your platform expertise.
- These are the key vignettes and principles I took my private cohorts through when they began my DevPod academy.
- It is a 24 week cohort of a small group of 10-15 members by design.
- It is led by a People First Method Coach who is a prior Level 1 graduate with exceptional leadership skills.
- Each week a milestone will be provided that includes one or more courses including video + lesson, reflection questions, a quiz, and downloads.
- There are 24 required and cumulative milestones and a few optional courses for high achievers.
- A select few from each cohort may be referred directly to the DevPod Academy or one of our hiring partners after graduating.
- A weekly one hour Zoom discussion led by your PFM Coach will drive the impact and benefit deeper.
- Interactive community-wide and cohort-specific forums can be leveraged.
- Private Member messaging with your coach can be utilized.
- Includes six very specific and vital artifacts that you should be including in every delivery including processes and use cases related to them.
When you complete this course, you will have leveled up in ways others will recognize, remember, and refer to.
Your coach, your cohort, and our community is here for your success!
