This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to add, publish, and edit resources in the Curated Resource Library on the Sounding Board platform. It explains how coaches, mentors, and Admins can upload articles, videos, and podcasts be shared with coachees/mentees, fostering a collaborative environment. The guide also covers editing and deleting resources, providing a comprehensive overview of managing the resource library effectively.
Interactive Walkthrough
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Written Walkthrough
1. Navigate to https://coaching.soundingboardinc.com and log in.
The Curated Resource Library, curated by Admins, coaches, and mentors within Sounding Board, centralizes diverse resources for individual learner development.
Coaches and mentors upload articles, videos, and podcasts to share easily within the platform, enabling seamless access for coachees/mentees.
Users can also access resources contributed by others, fostering a collaborative environment and expanding access to valuable insights.
2. Navigate to the “Resource Library” on the left-hand navigation panel.
3. Add a Resource
Click "+ RESOURCE" in the upper right.
4. Add a Resource
If you are sharing a URL resource, fill in the
- URL*
Or, if you are uploading a file from your computer -
- Click the "File" option, and
- Select File*
Note: Any field with an asterisk is required.
5. Add a Resource
Fill in further details about this resource -
- Resource Name*
-
Media Type* options are as follows
- Image
- Video
- Audio
- Document
6. Add a Resource
Fill in further details about this resource. Leadership capabilities are leveraged as foundational pillars that propel leaders toward honing the essential skills and behaviors necessary for their success.
- Leadership Capabilities* select up to three that this resource most relates to.
7. Add a Resource
Fill in further details about this resource -
- Source*
- Duration*
- Description*
8. Add a Resource
Before publishing this resource, note if you would not like to make this resource accessible to other coaches and/or mentors to share with users. If you do not select otherwise, this resource will be accessible for other users to share.
Ensure you have reviewed the following before publishing -
By clicking on “Publish,” I represent and warrant that I have the necessary rights to make this resource available to Sounding Board and its users and will comply with the Sounding Board Terms of Service.
When you are ready to add the resource -
- Click "PUBLISH"
9. Edit a Resource
Locate the resource you would like to edit, and click the pencil edit icon.
Note: Currently, the images associated with resources are not customizable but will populate automatically.
🚨 Alert: Coaches and mentors have the ability to edit the resources that they published within the Curated Resource Library; Admins have the ability to edit all resources.
If you have the ability to edit a resource, you will see a pencil directly above the resource title.
10. Edit a Resource
Review and edit any fields as needed; in this example if you would like to make a resource private, that was public -
- Click the "Keep this resource private" field.
11. Edit a Resource
When you have made the necessary updates to the resource -
- Click "PUBLISH"
12. Delete a Resource
Locate the resource you would like to edit, and click the X delete icon.
🚨 Alert: Coaches and mentors have the ability to delete the resources that they published within the Curated Resource Library; Admins have the ability to delete all resources.
If you have the ability to delete a resource, you will see an “X” directly above the resource title, right justified.
13. Delete a Resource
You will be prompted to confirm -
Are you sure you want to delete this resource? The file will be removed from the Resource Library, however, it will remain in the libraries of Coachees that have already received this resource. Once you've clicked YES, you will not be able to undo this action.
To delete the resource -
- Click "YES"