Here are some ideas for ensuring that the training program is effective. Ensure that:
-the training objectives are clear and stated in behavior terms; what it is you want the trainees to be able to “do” following the training.
-the training program contains sufficient real-life excercises for trainees to practice.
-the trainer is well-prepared.
-the trainer has great interpersonal skills.
-the trainees are assessed on what they have learned.
-managers and supervisors are engaged in the training design and delivery process at every step
-the training materials are of high quality.
-the training is “chunked” into meaningful segments.
That’s a start. There is more on the organizational factors impacting
training effectiveness on my web page at
http://www.businessperform.com/html/..._training.html
There is also more in my book,
From Training to Enhanced Workplace Performance
Les Allan
Training Tools and Resources http://www.businessperform.com
