observable and measurable knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes that contribute to enhanced employee performance and ultimately result in organizational success. 1. DETERMINE IF TRAINING IS THE CORRECT COURSE OF ACTION TO TAKE. Ask yourself if the performance problem can be solved by training or if it requires other managerial actions. Here are a few questions that will help to determine if training will resolve the performance problem: 1. Does the performance problem stem from the individual’s shortcomings in knowledge, skill, or attitude? If yes, then continue to step 2. Does the performance problem require Management action such as: 1. Changing/modifying job descriptions or work requirements to align with departmental and organization needs 2. Changing performance review criteria to better suit the competencies of the position. 2.DETERMINE MEASURABLE JOB REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESS HOW WELL WORKERS ARE MEETING THESE REQUIREMENTS Steps 2-5 are geared towards analyzing your training needs so that you are on the right track from the get go.
1. Who are you targeting to receive the training (is it
a particular group or employee)? 2. What must this group or employee accomplish? 3. In what setting or under what working conditions will they perform? 3. Examine The Conditions In Which Workers Will Apply What They Have Learned From Training. 4. Become Familiar With The Background Of The Workers Who Will Participate In Training And Determine What They Already Know. 5. 5. Isolate The Most Productive Performers In Your Organization And Determine Which Competencies They Have In Common 6. Compare And Contrast The Most Productive Employees To Average Performers In Order To Determine What Competencies Set Them Apart. 7. Determine Measurement Rubrics To Assess Competencies. 8. Identify Competency Objectives Trainees Will Be Able To Showcase Once Training Is Complete. 9. Determine How Training Results Will Be Measured. 10. Create Or Procure Instructional Content Required To Teach Competency Objectives 11. Decide How To Effectively Administer The Instruction Content. 12. Determine How You Will Measure Training Results Once Training Is Complete And Employees Are On The Job