Developing Vocabulary and Process Mastery
I.
Skill-Building Progression
A.
Recommended Progression
| Timeframe | Focus | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-2 | Awareness | Capture unfamiliar termsBegin a personal glossaryLearn how the team handles requirements, testing, and escalation |
| Weeks 3-4 | Confirmation | Resolve glossary entries through Appendix A, documentation, or colleaguesDocument key team processes |
| Ongoing | Reinforcement | Continue: Updating glossary entriesConfirming unfamiliar terminologyAdapting to new team processes |
- 1.Weeks 1-2·Awareness - Capture unfamiliar terms - Begin a personal glossary - Learn how the team handles requirements, testing, and escalation
- 2.Weeks 3-4·Confirmation - Resolve glossary entries through Appendix A, documentation, or colleagues - Document key team processes
- 3.Ongoing·Reinforcement Continue: - Updating glossary entries - Confirming unfamiliar terminology - Adapting to new team processes
II.
Tools and resources
| Resource Type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Notes | OneNote, notebook, document | Capture terminology and process information. |
| Team Documentation | SharePoint, Confluence, Word | Review documented processes and definitions. |
| Communication Tools | Teams, Outlook | Confirm terminology and process expectations with colleagues. |
| Reference Materials | Appendix A, team glossaries | Validate definitions before using them. |
| AI Assistants | Approved AI tools | Gain initial understanding of general concepts before confirming local usage. |