Designing Effective HRD

Programs

Department of Business and Management

Universiti Brunei Darussalam
 Phase One: Needs
Assessment
Should be completed before you start Phase
Two
You know:
Where training is needed
What kinds of training are needed
Who needs to be trained
Conditions for training

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Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Phase Two: Design

Department of Business and Management

Universiti Brunei Darussalam
 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

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Universiti Brunei Darussalam
 Objectives
Three parts:
Performance
Conditions
Criteria

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 Performance
What is to be done e.g.,
Increase upper body strength
Assemble a chair
Catch a football pass
Graduate from university

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 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

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 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

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Universiti Brunei Darussalam
 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.

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 Sample Objectives 2
After training, be able to identify the four
basic stages involved in HRD within five
minutes.

Your examples??

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Universiti Brunei Darussalam
 Make or Buy Decisions
You cannot be an expert on everything
You cant afford to maintain a full-time staff
for once-a-year training
You cant afford the time or money to build
all of your own training programs
Implication: Much training is purchased,
rather than self-produced

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Universiti Brunei Darussalam
 Factors to Consider Before
Purchasing an HRD Program
Level of expertise available/required
Timeliness
Number of trainees
Subject matter
Cost
Size of HRD organization
X Factor (other conditions)

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Other Factors to Consider
Vendor credentials
Vendor background
Vendor experience
Philosophical match (between vendor and
organization)
Delivery method

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Other Factors to Consider
2
Content
Actual product
Results
Support
Request for proposal (RFP)

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 Selecting the Trainer
Training competency
How well can he/she train?
If they cant train, why are they employed?
Subject Matter Expertise
How well is the material understood?

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Universiti Brunei Darussalam
 If No Subject-Matter Experts
(SMEs) are Available
Use a team to train
Use programmed instruction or CBT
Train your trainers
You are training subject matter experts to be trainers
You are not training trainers to be SMEs

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Universiti Brunei Darussalam
 Preparing Lesson Plans
Content to be covered
Activity sequencing
Selection/design of media
Selection of trainee activities
Timing and phasing of activities
Method(s) of instruction
Evaluation methods to be used

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 Training Methods
Methods Percent
Instructor-led Classroom Programs 91
Self-Study, Web-based 44
Job-based Performance Support 44
Public Seminars 42
Case Studies 40
Role Plays 35
Games or Simulations, Non-computer-based 25
Self-Study, Non-computer-based 23
Virtual Classroom, with Instructor 21
Games or Simulations, Computer-based 10
Experiential Programs 6
Virtual Reality Programs 3
Media
Workbooks/Manuals 79
Internet/Intranet/Extranet 63
CD-ROM/DVD/Diskettes 55
Videotapes 52
Teleconferencing 24
Videoconferencing 23
Satellite/Broadcast TV 12
Audiocassettes 4

SOURCE: From 2003 Industry Report (2003). Training, 40(9), 2138.

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Universiti Brunei Darussalam
 Types of Training
Computer Applications 96 Computer Programming 76
New Hire Orientation 96 Personal Growth 76
Non-Executive Management 91 Managing Change 75
Tech. Training 90 Problem Solving/Decision Making 75
Communications Skills 89 Time Management 74
Sexual Harassment 88 Train-the-Trainer 74
Supervisory Skills 88 Diversity/Cultural Awareness 72
Leadership 85 Hiring/Interviewing 71
New Equipment Operation 85 Strategic Planning 69
Performance Management/Appraisal 85 Customer Education 68

Team Building 82 Quality/Process Improvement 65

Customer Service 81 Public Speaking/Presentation Skills 62
Product Knowledge 79 Basic Life/Work Skills 62
Executive Development 78 Ethics 61
Safety 77 Sales 55
Wellness 54

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 Selecting Training
Methods
Consider the following:
Program objectives
Time and money available
Resources availability
Trainee characteristics and preferences

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 Training Materials
Program announcements
Program outlines
Training manuals and textbooks
Training aids, consumables, etc.

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 Scheduling Training
Must be done in conjunction with:
Production schedulers
Shift supervisors
Work supervisors/managers
Trainees

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 Training During Normal
Working Hours
Issues to consider:
Day of week preferred
Time of day
Peak work hours
Staff meeting times
Required travel

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 Training After Working
Hours
Are workers/trainees getting paid? If so, by
whom?
What about personal commitments?
What do you do for shift workers?

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 Registration and
Enrollment Issues
How, when, and where does one register?
Who is responsible for logistics?
Travel
Lodging
Meals
Etc.
How do one cancel/reschedule?

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Universiti Brunei Darussalam
 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

Department of Business and Management

Universiti Brunei Darussalam