Training

Definition
Training is the act of increasing the knowledge and skills of an employee for performing a particular job.

Features of Training
Increase knowledge and skills for doing a particular job. Focuses on the current job Concentrates on individual employee Tends to be more narrowly focused and oriented toward short-term performance

Training Vs Development
Learning Training Dimensions Meant for Operatives Focus Goal Initiated by Content Time-frame Current job Fix current skill deficit Management Specific job related information Immediate Development Executives Current and Future Jobs Prepare for future work demands Individual General Knowledge Long term
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Importance of Training
Benefits to the business Trained workers can work more efficiently They use machinery in proper way which eliminates the wastages. Fewer accident as they know how to operate the machines. Performance will be improved Employee will be more loyal
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Benefits to the employees Employee will be more useful to a firm Employees become more effective and efficient It helps employees to get promotions. Helps employees to get better job outside. Employees can avoid mistakes, accident on the job. It enables employees to cope with organizational, social and technological change.
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A checklist to Avoid Training Pitfalls

Attempting to teach too quickly Trying to teach too much Viewing all trainees as the same Not providing time to practice Providing a pat on the back Not frightening the employee

Learning Principles: Philosophy of Training

Modelling Motivation Reinforcement Feedback Spaced practice Whole learning Active practice
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Applicability of Training
Training should be as real as possible

Environment
Environment is important for training

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Areas of Training
Knowledge Technical skills Social skills Techniques

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Types of Training
Skills training Refresher training Cross functional training Team Training Creativity training Diversity training Literacy training
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A systematic approach to Training

Training Needs Assessment
Determine training needs Identify training objectives Implementation Select Training Methods Conduct training Evaluation Compare training outcomes against
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Training Needs Assessment

Training Needs Assessment
- Organizational Analysis # Analysis of objectives # Resource utilization analysis # Environmental scanning # Organizational climate analysis - Task or role analysis - Person analysis
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Identify training objectives

Innovative Problem Solving Regular

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Implementation
Select Training Method - On the Job Method # Job Instruction Training # Coaching # Mentoring # Job rotation # Apprenticeship training # Committee Assignments
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Contd
- Off the Job Method # Vestibule training # Role playing # Lecture method # Conference/discussion apporach # Programmed instruction Behaviourally Experienced Training
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Evaluation of Training Programme

# Reactions #Learning # Job behaviour # Organization # Ultimate value

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