Operational Technology Solutions

Technology only works if people actually use it. You've invested in systems—now make sure your team adopts them. We provide training, change management, and ongoing support that turns technology investments into real operational improvements through confident, capable staff.

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The Adoption Challenge

You have the technology, but your team isn't using it—or they're not using it well. Low adoption means low ROI.

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Systems Sitting Idle

You built or bought technology, but months later adoption is terrible. Staff revert to old ways—email attachments, shared drives, paper processes. The investment is failing because behavior hasn't changed.

Constant "How Do I...?" Questions

Staff know the system exists but don't know how to use it beyond basics. You're constantly answering the same questions, troubleshooting issues, and spending time supporting technology instead of running programs.

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Training Doesn't Stick

You did training once, but skills faded. Staff turnover means constantly retraining. Change resistance persists—"I liked it better the old way." You need ongoing support and reinforcement, not just one-time training.

How We Drive Technology Adoption

We don't just teach features—we ensure behavior change sticks and build internal capacity for long-term success.

User Training & Skill Development

Hands-on training that builds genuine confidence and competence. We train people to actually do their work better, not just to understand features. Learning that's practical, relevant, and retained.

  • Interactive workshops where staff actually use tools, not just watch demos
  • Role-based training customized for different user groups and responsibilities
  • Just-in-time learning—training when people need it, not months before they'll use it
  • Video library of short how-to tutorials (2-5 minutes) staff can reference anytime
  • User guides, quick-reference cards, and job aids for ongoing support
  • Office hours and drop-in support for specific questions and troubleshooting

Change Management & Adoption Strategy

Training alone doesn't create lasting change—you need adoption strategy. We address resistance, build buy-in, track progress, and intervene when adoption lags. Behavior change that sticks.

  • Change communication plans—clear messaging about what's changing and why
  • Stakeholder engagement at all levels—leadership, managers, end-users
  • Resistance management—addressing concerns, overcoming "we've always done it this way"
  • Adoption metrics and tracking—measuring actual usage, identifying low-adoption areas
  • Quick wins strategy—demonstrating value early to build momentum
  • Celebrating success—recognizing progress, reinforcing positive behavior change

Champions & Power Users Program

Build internal support capacity by developing technology champions—respected staff who can help their peers. Reduce dependency on external support and create sustainable peer-to-peer learning culture.

  • Champions identification—finding the right internal advocates (tech-savvy + peer-respected)
  • Deep technical training + coaching skills for helping others effectively
  • Champions network with regular meetings, shared resources, peer support
  • Clear escalation pathways when champions need expert help
  • Recognition programs acknowledging champions' contributions
  • Sustainability planning—ensuring the program continues independently

Continuous Learning & Support

Adoption isn't a one-time event—it requires ongoing reinforcement. We provide continuous support, regular refreshers, and evolving skill development so competency grows over time instead of fading.

  • Ongoing support plans—retainer-based help for questions, troubleshooting, optimization
  • Quarterly refreshers on new features, best practices, tips and tricks
  • User community building—spaces for peer-to-peer support and knowledge sharing
  • Documentation maintenance—keeping guides and videos current as systems evolve
  • Advanced training tracks—moving beyond basics once foundational adoption is solid
  • New hire onboarding templates—bringing new staff up to speed quickly

Process Documentation & Knowledge Management

Capture institutional knowledge and create resources staff can reference independently. Reduce reliance on asking experts and ensure knowledge isn't locked in individuals' heads—especially critical for recreation's high staff turnover.

  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)—how to complete key tasks using technology
  • Process maps and workflows—visual guides showing how work flows through systems
  • Knowledge base development—searchable FAQs, how-tos, troubleshooting guides
  • Templates and examples—real samples staff can copy and adapt
  • Lessons learned capture—documenting best practices discovered over time
  • Succession planning—ensuring knowledge transfer when staff leave

What Success Looks Like

High Adoption Rates

Systems actually being used daily

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Confident Staff

People who know how to use tools effectively

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Internal Champions

Power users supporting their peers

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Self-Sufficiency

Reduced dependency on external support

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Measurable Impact

Improved efficiency, reduced errors

Example Adoption Success Stories

Real scenarios showing how we turn low-adoption situations into high-utilization success.

SharePoint Launch Adoption Program

Client Challenge:

A sport organization built a comprehensive SharePoint system but 3 months after launch, usage was abysmal. Staff still emailed attachments and used shared drives. The technology investment was failing.

What We Did:

  • Week 1-2: Intensive role-based training (all 45 staff trained in small groups)
  • Week 3-4: Identified and trained 6 internal champions
  • Month 2-3: Weekly office hours, drop-in support, troubleshooting
  • Created 20+ short video tutorials and updated user guides
  • Month 4-6: Usage monitoring, targeted interventions, celebrating wins

Measurable Outcomes: SharePoint usage: 15% → 85% within 4 months • Email attachments decreased 70% • Support tickets decreased 60% • Document retrieval time cut in half • New staff onboarding reduced from 2 weeks to 3 days

Seasonal Staff Technology Training Program

Client Challenge:

A municipal recreation department hired 60+ seasonal staff every spring and fall. Training them on registration systems, facility booking, and communication tools was overwhelming and inconsistent. Technology mistakes were common.

What We Built:

  • Templated onboarding program: self-paced modules + live training sessions
  • Video library of 30+ short tutorials covering all common tasks
  • Quick-start guides—one-page cheat sheets for each major process
  • Buddy system pairing new hires with trained mentors for first 2 weeks
  • Certification path—basic competency assessment before going solo

Measurable Outcomes: Training time: 3 days → 1 day live + 1 day self-paced • Technology errors decreased 75% • New hire confidence: 3.2/5 → 4.6/5 • Manager support time decreased 60% • Consistent competency across all hires

Low M365 Adoption Turnaround

Client Challenge:

A provincial sport organization paid for M365 but staff only used Outlook. Teams, SharePoint, Planner, and other tools sat unused. Leadership wanted ROI on their technology investment.

What We Did:

  • Usage audit identifying adoption barriers and staff concerns
  • Change communication explaining benefits in terms staff cared about
  • Recruited 8 enthusiastic champions, trained them deeply
  • Phased rollout introducing one tool at a time (Teams, then SharePoint, then Planner)
  • Weekly tips campaign with practical use cases, monthly optional workshops

Measurable Outcomes: Teams adoption: 10% → 90% within 6 months • SharePoint adoption: 5% → 75% within 8 months • Email volume decreased 40% • Eliminated 2 redundant software subscriptions ($8,000/year savings) • Staff satisfaction with collaboration tools: 2.5/5 → 4.3/5

Building Internal Training Capacity

Client Challenge:

A growing recreation organization was dependent on external trainers for all technology training. Every time they hired staff or implemented new features, they needed outside help. They wanted to build internal capacity.

What We Did:

  • Train-the-trainer program: selected 4 internal staff, taught training/facilitation skills
  • Documentation system with templates for creating user guides and training materials
  • Video production training—taught staff to create simple screen-capture tutorials
  • Established recurring training calendar and structure
  • Gradual transition: we led (3 months), co-led (3 months), supported (3 months)

Measurable Outcomes: Internal team now delivers 90% of technology training independently • Training consistency improved • Response time: weeks → days • Annual training costs decreased 75% • Internal trainers became valued organizational leaders

Choose Your Operational Engagement

Whether you need intensive launch support, ongoing partnership, or targeted workshops, we meet you where you are.

Implementation Support

For New System Launches

For organizations who: Just completed Tactical implementation and need intensive adoption support during critical launch period.

What It Looks Like:

  • 3-6 month engagement following system launch
  • Initial intensive training (all staff within first month)
  • Champions program establishment
  • Documentation and resource creation
  • Ongoing support during critical adoption period
  • Measured transition to self-sufficiency

Outcome: Systems adopted, staff confident, internal support structure established, ready to maintain independently.

BEST FOR HIGH TURNOVER

Ongoing Partnership

For Continuous Support

For organizations who: Want continuous support, skill development, and reduced internal burden—especially critical for seasonal operations.

What It Looks Like:

  • Monthly or quarterly retainer for ongoing support
  • Regular training updates and refreshers
  • Champions program maintenance
  • Documentation updates as systems evolve
  • New hire training support
  • Usage monitoring and proactive intervention

Outcome: Sustained high adoption, evolving skills, reduced internal burden, long-term technology partnership.

Workshops & Training

For Targeted Skill Development

For organizations who: Need specific skill development or one-time training on particular tools or topics.

What It Looks Like:

  • Individual workshops on specific topics
  • Custom training programs for your needs
  • One-time intensive training events
  • In-person, virtual, or hybrid delivery
  • Supporting materials and resources included
  • Can be recurring or one-time based on needs

Outcome: Targeted skill development, specific competencies built, resources for ongoing self-directed learning.

Why Sport & Recreation Organizations Choose T-RECS for Adoption

We're not generic training providers. Here's what makes us different.

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Adoption Focus, Not Just Training

We don't just teach features and leave—we ensure behavior change sticks. Change management principles applied to every engagement. We measure actual usage and intervene when adoption lags. Support continues until adoption is sustainable.

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Built for Recreation Operations

Training designed for recreation realities—seasonal staff, high turnover, field operations, tight budgets, limited time. Content relevant to actual recreation tasks, not generic corporate examples. Flexible delivery for diverse schedules and skill levels.

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Building Self-Sufficiency

Our goal is to work ourselves out of a job. Champions programs create internal support structure. Documentation and training materials are yours to keep. Train-the-trainer approaches when appropriate. Reduce dependency on external support over time.

Practical, Hands-On Learning

Learn by doing, not by watching PowerPoints. Real scenarios from your actual work. Small group sizes for personalized attention. Office hours and ongoing support for real-world questions. Training that respects your time and delivers tangible skills.

How Operational Fits Your Journey

Operational is the "adoption" phase—but you can start here if low utilization is your primary challenge.

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Strategic

Assess, plan, roadmap

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Tactical

Build, configure, integrate

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Operational

Train, adopt, sustain

Coming from Tactical?

This is the natural flow: systems were built (Tactical) → now make sure people use them (Operational). Many Operational clients come directly from Tactical engagements. Seamless transition: "Your systems are live" → "Your staff are confident using them."

Perfect for: Organizations that just completed implementation and need intensive adoption support during the critical launch period.

Can You Start Here?

Absolutely. If you already have systems but adoption is the problem, start with Operational. Common scenario: organization implemented tools themselves (or years ago) but struggling with usage. We can help with existing systems, not just newly built ones.

Perfect for: Organizations with technology in place but low utilization, staff reverting to old ways, or constant support requests.

The Complete Journey

Full journey clients experience: Strategic roadmap → Tactical implementation → Operational adoption. Each phase builds on the previous. Complete solution: plan it, build it, adopt it.

The value: Seamless transitions, consistent partnership, systems designed with adoption in mind from the start. No handoff friction between planning, building, and training phases.

Ready to Turn Technology Investments into Real Results?

Stop accepting low adoption rates. Let's build confident, capable teams who actually use technology to work better—not systems that sit idle while staff revert to old ways.

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