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Phase Two: Designing the Training or HRD Intervention Key activities include: Setting objectives Selecting the trainer or vendor Developing lesson plans Selecting methods and techniques Preparing materials Scheduling training
Performance
What is to be done e.g., Increase upper body strength Assemble a chair Catch a football pass Graduate from college
Conditions
Conditions under which performance is done e.g., using standard conditioning equipment using a screwdriver and hammer at a full run under man-to-man coverage without cheating or outside help
Criteria
The level of acceptable performance e.g., by 25 percent within one year within one hour without mistakes at least 80% of the time without penalties within 5 years and with a B average
Sample Objectives
Inventory 1,000 pieces of bulk merchandise an hour with an error rate of less than 1% using industry standard inventory tools. Run 40 yards in less than five seconds on a dry, level field with winds less than 10 mph.
Sample Objectives 2
After training, be able to identify the four basic stages involved in HRD within five minutes. Completely assemble one childs bicycle within one hour using common hand tools and instructions provided on December 24 without cursing.
Training Methods
Methods Instructor-led Classroom Programs Self-Study, Web-based Job-based Performance Support Public Seminars Case Studies Role Plays Games or Simulations, Non-computer-based Self-Study, Non-computer-based Virtual Classroom, with Instructor Games or Simulations, Computer-based Experiential Programs Virtual Reality Programs Media Workbooks/Manuals Internet/Intranet/Extranet CD-ROM/DVD/Diskettes Videotapes Teleconferencing Videoconferencing Satellite/Broadcast TV Audiocassettes Percent 91 44 44 42 40 35 25 23 21 10 6 3 79 63 55 52 24 23 12 4
Types of Training
Computer Applications New Hire Orientation Non-Executive Management Tech. Training Communications Skills Sexual Harassment Supervisory Skills Leadership New Equipment Operation Performance Management/Appraisal Team Building Customer Service Product Knowledge Executive Development Safety 96 96 91 90 89 88 88 85 85 85 82 81 79 78 77 Computer Programming Personal Growth Managing Change Problem Solving/Decision Making Time Management Train-the-Trainer Diversity/Cultural Awareness Hiring/Interviewing Strategic Planning Customer Education Quality/Process Improvement Public Speaking/Presentation Skills Basic Life/Work Skills Ethics Sales Wellness 76 76 75 75 74 74 72 71 69 68 65 62 62 61 55 54
Training Materials
Program announcements Program outlines Training manuals and textbooks Training aids, consumables, etc.
Scheduling Training
Must be done in conjunction with: Production schedulers Shift supervisors Work supervisors/managers Trainees
Summary
As in building a house, design issues must be addressed before training:
Objectives Who will conduct the training Lesson plan Appropriate methods/techniques to use Materials needed Scheduling issues