Training and Development Fundamentals

Training and Development Fundamentals

• Competency Models:

  • Identification of KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) for specific job roles.
  • Utilizing models to determine necessary training for new employees or job transitions.

• Training vs. Development:

  • Training: Immediate job-related skill acquisition for current tasks.
  • Development: Ongoing education enhancing communication, decision-making, and preparing for future roles.

• Onboarding Process:

  • Introduction of new employees to company policies, job functions, and organizational norms.
  • Enhancing job satisfaction, performance, and reducing turnover rates through effective onboarding.

Training Process Steps

• Structured Training Process:

  • Five-step process: Needs assessment, selecting methods, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up.
  • Ensures effectiveness, aligning training with organizational objectives, and measuring ROI.

• Learning Theories and Styles:

  • Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, and Social Learning as foundational theories.
  • Recognizing varied learning styles (visual, auditory, tactile) in designing comprehensive training programs.

Evaluation and Assessment

• Four-Level Evaluation Method:

  • Measures reaction, learning, behavior, and results of training.
  • Assesses trainees' responses, knowledge gained, behavioral changes, and organizational impacts.

• Challenges in Assessment:

  • Developing metrics to assess training effectiveness and organizational changes.
  • Utilizing data analysis to evaluate the success of different training approaches.

Employee Development and Career Stages

• Career Development Stages:
  • Exploration: Early stage, exploration of job roles and personal contributions.
  • Establishment: Creating alliances, seeking advancement, and stability in mid-career.
  • Maintenance: Advancement while seeking personal growth in later stages.

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