Mapping a Winning Training Approach

by Wilson, Joe B.

• ISBN13: 9780787950996
• ISBN10: 0787950998
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-06-10
• Publisher: Pfeiffer

Summary

Learn how to turn a set of needs and objectives into powerful training results by linking outcome measure to organizational goals and designing and evaluating appropriate training strategies.

Author Biography

JOE B. WILSON, a VP of Richard Chang Associates, Inc., is a training consultant and instructional media producer with more than 20 years of international experience. He has a broad background in the development of video, print, and computer-based instructional programs—from needs analysis through design, production, implementation, and evaluation. His experience in project management, development, and delivery of training programs spans a wide range—from highly technical systems projects, to management/sales development, to Total Quality implementations.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(4)
Why Read This Guidebook?
Who Should Read This Guidebook?
When And How To Use It
Identify Your Training Needs	5	(14)
The High-IMPACT Training™ Model
Conducting A Needs Analysis
A Four-Step Mapping Process
Determine Performance Goals	19	(10)
Link Performance Goals To Organizational Goals
Create Descriptive Performance Goals
Determine Measurable Performance Goals
Create Training Objectives	29	(12)
Determine If Training Will Help
Consider Knowledge, Skills, And Attitude
Create Training Objectives
Writing Training Objectives Related To Attitudes
Consider Your Trainees	41	(10)
Analyze Trainee Characteristics
Complete a Trainee Demographics Matrix
Consider Training Approaches
Group Instruction Options	51	(12)
Planning A Skill-Building Session
Planning A Lecture
Preparing Case Studies And Role Plays
Coaching/One-On-One Options	63	(8)
On-The-Job Training
Mentoring
Peer Training
Self-Instructional Options	71	(10)
Correspondence Courses
Computer-Based Training
Whole-Course Projects
Job Aids
Design The Training	81	(18)
Consider The Elements Of Training Approaches
Create An Instructional Blueprint
What To Include In An Instructional Blueprint
Planning The Order Of Training
Develop A Training ``Map'' Or Plan
Measuring The Success Of Your Trainees
Practice After The Sessions Are Over
Pilot Testing And Improving Your Training	99	(8)
Conducting A Pilot Test
Working Toward Improvement
Summary	107	(2)
Appendix: Reproducible Forms And Worksheets	109