Planning Training For Maximum Impact and Instructional Design
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A lot of the value of training is lost because it's not planned properly. Here you'll find help in planning training to increase return on investment, and in particular how to conduct needs assessments prior to training.
By DOE
Analysis provides the core information that is essential in establishing programs that are job related. There are several different types of analyses that each have value when applied appropriately to reflect the complexity and risk associated with job performance. Analysis is used in program development, program revision, and program improvement. Analysis is cost-effective in the long term because it ensures that training resources are used effectively (only job-related tasks are identified and included in the training program).
(Added: 7-Aug-2005 Hits: 570)
By Jeannette Swist
Often overlooked as the first step in the performance improvement process is the training needs assessment. A need is not a want or desire. It is a gap between "what is" and "what ought to be". The needs assessment serves to identify the gaps, and considers if the problem can be solved by training. The assessment is part of a planning process focusing on identifying and solving performance problems.
(Added: 7-Aug-2005 Hits: 523)
By Robert H. Rouda & Mitchell E. Kusy, Jr.
Originally published in Tappi Journal, this 1995 article by Robert H. Rouda & Mitchell E. Kusy, Jr., presents four steps for conducting a TNA
(Added: 22-Jan-2004 Hits: 406)
By Susan M. Heathfield
One key factor in employee motivation and retention is the opportunity to continue to grow and develop job and career enhancing skills. There are a couple of secrets to what employees want from training and development opportunities, however. Plus, training and development opportunities are not just found in training classes and seminars. Learn more about what employees want in training and development opportunities.
(Added: 14-Feb-2006 Hits: 672)
By International Labour Office
The first step in safety and health training design is to identify the problems which need to be addressed. This may be done for the entire organization, for a particular location or for a particular job. Alternatively, the analysis of training needs may have a specific focus, for example, compliance with safety and health legislation or the performance of the joint safety and health committee
(Added: 22-Jan-2004 Hits: 454)
By Susan M. Heathfield
You can create a training and developemnt support process that will ensure that the training you do works. You can make training and development more effective within your organization. The ten suggestions and approaches described in this article will make your training more effective and transferable; their application will result in measurable differences to your bottom line performance.
(Added: 14-Feb-2006 Hits: 671)
