Review with trainees the tasks involved with developing a training session, including setting objectives, establishing content, planning for participation, and preparing methods of evaluation.
Then, ask trainees to respond, individually or in small groups, to the following questions:
1. What are some of the training needs you see in the workplace? List at least three.
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2. Look back over your list and choose one of the needs to begin addressing today. Describe what you know about the need. How do you know the need exists? What causes it? How can training address the need?
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3. List objectives for a training session to address the identified need. Limit your list to no more than five objectives.
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4. Next, list the knowledge and skills trainees will need to learn to meet the objectives.
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5. What delivery methods (e.g., presentation, video, lecture) will you use to present training materials?
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6. What points should be discussed by the group of trainees?
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7. Describe exercises or proficiency demonstrations that will help trainees learn.
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8. Look back at your list of objectives. Will they be met through the plans you have developed?
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If not, adjust your plans accordingly.
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In tomorrow’s Advisor, we’ll give you guidance on how to most effectively use this exercise—plus, we’ll look at a ready-to-use online training resource with a comprehensive library of essential HR topics.