Training as tool ppt @ bec doms mba hr

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Training as a tool for increasing manpower productivity

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Agenda

Importance of Training Who Will Do the

Training How Employees Learn

Best Developing a Job

Training Program Retraining Overcoming Obstacles

to Learning

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THERE IS NOTING TRAINING CAN NOT DO; NOTHNG IS ABOVE ITS REACH;IT CAN TURN BAD MORALS TO GOOD, IT CAN DESTROY BAD PRINCIPLES and CREATE GOOD ONES, IT CAN LIFT MEN TO ANGELSHIP.

Mark Twain

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AND OF COURSE A PICTURE…AND OF COURSE A PICTURE…

The training these days is justso high tech but still inefficient!

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DELIVERING CUSTOMISED TRAININGSUCCESSFULLY

DELIVERING CUSTOMISED TRAININGSUCCESSFULLY

“Tell me and I forget, teachme and I remember, involveme and I learn”

- Benjamin Franklin

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The Workplace Skills Strategy

Human capital is increasingly regarded as one of the major drivers of productivity, economic growth and competitive advantage.

Recognizing the importance of human capital, the training manpower sets out to generate:

• A skilled, adaptable, motivated and resilient workforce

• A flexible, efficient labour market

• A responsive strategy to meet employers needs for skilled workers

• A learned employee can retain customers and increase business & market share thro’ proper behavior and good public relations

As a demand-driven approach to human resource and skills development, the Training will build and strengthen relationships with and among workplace partners and better engage employers, unions to respond to the challenges of workplace skills development.

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An organization is only as good as it’s employees.

In order for an organization to produce professional career minded employees an investment has to be made.

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What type of investment must an employer offer employees to gain this?

An investment in training and education is a sure payoff.

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Trends in Proportions Viewing Skill Shortages as a ‘Serious Problem’

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Examples of Training Investments

Industry and government in the United States spend approximately $90 billion each year on employee training and education.

Average Japanese companies spends about 6% of budget on training.

Study of major automobile manufactures found U. S automakers spend about 40 hours training new employees compared to 300 hours for Japanese automakers.

Motorola’s CEO required all divisions to spend at least 2% of budget on training. Over next 7 years, profits increased 47% and it was estimated that each $1.00 in training yielded $30.00 in return.

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TRAINING ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE ALIGNED WITH OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE

ORGANISATION, WITH A MEANINGFUL EMPHASIS ON

VALUE ADDITION TO OUR

HUMAN RESOURCES.

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Case Study in Training to Support Industry Standards

The British Health Service Project

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The British National Health Service

1.3 million employees needed basic IT skills training

Main objectives: Address productivity issues Prevent resistance to change by preparing for

it Effect a change of behaviour and change of

attitude

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Factors to consider

Training to benefit organisation Training to benefit employees Training to benefit the industry Provide a good return on investment?

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Results - Independent Survey 99% rated training experience as ‘very’ or ‘quite’

worthwhile. 83% wanted to progress to further training 94% “much more” or “more” confident in use of

ICT Positive attitude to new systems up from 30% to

74% Negative attitude to new systems down from 30% to

3%

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Return on Investment

Hours spent learning less than hours saved by use of new skills

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Hours Learning & Hours Saved (Per Year)

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Investment

To invest properly, the employer must provide training as one

of the needed tools for employees to get the job done.

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Why Training?

The sharing of information through training is our most valuable tool to develop our most valuable asset…our employees.

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Once employees have proper “tools” in their toolbox

They will come to work on a daily basis, with enthusiasm and the positive attitude to give a full days work for a full days

pay.

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TRAININGS SHOULD AIM AT

EMPOWERING THE EMPLOYEES INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY

MAKING THE PROCESSES MORE EFFICENT AND EFFECTIVE

so as to ENSURE ULTIMATE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

IMPROVE THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF THE ORGANISATION.

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1. Respond to technology changes affecting job requirements.

2. Respond to organizational restructuring.

3. Adapt to increased diversity of the workforce.

4. Support career development.

5. Fulfill employee need for growth.

Importance of Training – contd…

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Importance of Training and Development

Maintain skill levels Advance skill and knowledge to improve

Performance (efficiency) Service delivery (error rate) Profitability (productivity, manpower)

Integrate new technologies into work Establish standards for work practices

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Benefits of Training - Individuals

Do job more efficiently – learn new methods Professional approach to work, engaged in

best practice routines Personal satisfaction – felt valued Recognised qualification to add to CV

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The Importance of Employee Training in Increasing Sales

What Does Employee Training Do For Your Business? Keeps Good Employees Expands Your Offerings = Business Provides Better

Customer Service Makes you MONEY!!

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The Importance of Employee Training in Increasing Sales

Keeps Good Employees No training program says to your employees:

you’re not worth it you can’t be trained

Training programs say: We value you enough to put some time (money!) into

making you better! We value your thinking

“Employees don’t quit companies, They quit bosses!”

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The Importance of Employee Training in Increasing Sales

“We’re in this thing together”

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The Importance of Employee Training in Increasing Sales

Expands your offerings - your business: training = thinking training exposes employees to:

“how we do it” = in-house training “how others do it” = outside training

Well trained, thinking employees can provide a fresh outlook = new business opportunities better ways of doing things

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The Importance of Employee Training in Increasing Sales

Customer Service: Is it Selling or Marketing??Selling: providing a product

to customers for money

Marketing: convincing customers

they need the product

+ =

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The Importance of Employee Training in Increasing Sales

Better Customer Service: Direct Customer interaction changes as a business

grows With a small business, the chance of interacting

may be 100%

customer owner

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The Importance of Employee Training in Increasing Sales

What are your employees saying to the customers?

We can’t help you

We don’t know

We don’t sellanything like that

customer

I require…!!

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The Importance of Employee Training in Increasing Sales

Good Employees Expanded Business Better Customer Service

Makes you MONEY!!

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The Benefits of Training

Gives the supervisor more time to manage, standardized performance, less absenteeism, less turnover, reduced tension, consistency, lower costs, more customers, better service

Gives the workers confidence to do their jobs, reduces tension, boost morale and job satisfaction, reduces injuries and accidents, gives them a chance to advance.

Gives the business a good image and more profit.

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Benefits of Training-a summary

Improved customer service and public relations Fewer complaints Better morale and attitudes Less turnover and absenteeism More involved and caring employees Proactive vs. reactive employees

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MANAGEMENT’s ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS IS TO TRAIN PEOPLE FOR THEIR JOBS.

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Then why is training often neglected?

Urgency of need Training time Costs Employee turnover Short-term worker Diversity of worker Kinds of jobs (simple-

complex) Not knowing exactly what

you want your people to do and how

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Attitudes to trainingIndividual: How is that related to what

I do? “I’m good at my job and

anyway, I have no time” “I suppose that’s my

weekends shot for months!”

“Are they trying to get rid of me?”

Employer: How can I be sure the

organisation will benefit? Training is so expensive –

how will I know if it has been effective?

Will this effect the goal of developing and implementing standards and protocols for the organisation?

“If I train them, they’ll leave”

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Our front-line employees are often “good” will ambassadors.

Yet they are the ones who hold the most “thankless” job. Their role and their understanding of their role is the vital key towards their development and their ability to provide

excellent customer service.

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Importance of TrainingTeaching people How to do Their Jobs:

There are three kinds of training: Job Instruction, Retraining, and Orientation.

The big sister/ big brother system is when a old hand dominates a newcomer.

When good training is absent there is likely to be an atmosphere of tension, crisis, and conflict because nobody knows what to do.

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I. Needs Assessment

II. Developing &Conducting

Training

III. EvaluatingTraining

Training Process Model

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I. Needs Assessment

1. Organizational Level

2. Job Level

3. Individual Level

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1. Organizational Level Technology change.

Organizational restructuring. Change in workforce.

Marketing Plans. Productivity measures

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2. Job Level

Job and task analysis. Identify Key areas.

Review procedural and technical manuals.

Design Training Program

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3. Individual LevelDetermine who needs training and what kind.

Tests. Prior training and experience.

Performance review. Career assessment.

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II. Developing and Conducting Training

1. Determine location and who will conduct the training.

o Onsite facilities vs. offsite.

o Inside training staff vs. outside vendors.

2. Develop training curricula.Based on job/task analysis and individual needs.

3. Select training methods.o Considering learning principles.

o Consider appropriateness and cost.

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Developing a Unit Training Program

This is taught in several sessions.

It should provide check points to measure progress.

Should include two elements:

1. Showing and telling the employee what to do.

2. Having the employee do it (right).

• Location should be ambient.• Training materials should be

the same as used on the job.

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Who will do the Training?

The magic apron method: people train themselves the easiest ways to get the job done.

The person that is leaving trains: teaches shortcuts and ways of breaking the rules.

Big sister, big brother method: passes on bad habits and may resent new person as a competitor.

The logical person to train new workers is The employer!

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How do Employees Learn the Best?

Learning is the acquisition of skills, knowledge, or attitudes.

The adult learning theory is a field of research that examines how adults learn. A number of the following tips come from the adult leaning theory.

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How employees learn the best:

When they are actively involved in the learning process-(to do this choose a appropriate teaching method).

Training is relevant and practical. Training material is organized

and presented in chunks. Training is in an informal, quiet,

and comfortable setting. When they have a good trainer. When they receive feedback on

performance. When they are rewarded.

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“Tell me and I forget, teachme and I remember, involveme and I learn”

- Benjamin Franklin

How do Employees Learn the Best?

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Kinds of training

Informal – on the job, “phone a friend” Formal – “attendance” or “completion” Formal – certified, vindicated

Evidence of Return on Investment Must be planned Allows for customisation, relates to workplace

standards

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Job Instruction Training (JIT)

Also called on the job training.

Consists of 4 steps:

1. Prepare the learner

2. Demonstrate the task

3. Have the worker do the task

4. Follow through: put the worker on the job, correcting and supporting as nessicary.

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Classroom Training Skills

Be aware of appropriate body language and speech.

Watch how you talk to employees. Covey respect and appreciation.

Handle problem behaviors in an effective manner.

Avoid time wasters. Facilitate employee

participation and discussion. Use visual aids to avoid

constantly referring to notes.

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DELIVERING CUSTOMISED TRAININGSUCCESSFULLY

DELIVERING CUSTOMISED TRAININGSUCCESSFULLY

MAKE IT FUN – RULES FOR LEARNING:

1. ASK QUESTIONS The only dumb questions are the ones you don’t

ask!

2. MAKE MISTAKES Training is a great place to make mistakes. The you

won’t make as many at work in the live environment!

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DELIVERING CUSTOMISED TRAININGSUCCESSFULLY

DELIVERING CUSTOMISED TRAININGSUCCESSFULLY

MAKE IT FUN – RULES FOR LEARNING Continued…

3. HAVE FUN This rule is very important

4. CHEAT Watch how other people do things or yell for help

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3. Types of Training

1. Skills Training.2. Retraining.3. Cross-

Functional. 4. Team Training.

5. Creativity Training.

6. Literacy Training.

7. Diversity Training.

8. Customer Service.

Types of Training

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1. SKILLS TRAINING

Focus on job knowledge and skill for:

Instructing new hires.

Overcoming performance deficits of the workforce.

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2. Retraining

Maintaining worker knowledge and skill as job requirements change due to:

Technological innovation

Organizational restructuring

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3. Cross-Functional Training

Training employees to perform a wider variety of tasks in order to gain:

Flexibility in work scheduling.

Improved coordination.

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4. Team Training

Training self-directed teams with regard to:

Management skills. Coordination skills. Cross-functional

skills.

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5. Creativity Training

Using innovative learning techniques to enhance employee ability to spawn new ideas and new approaches.

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6. Literacy Training

Improving basic skills of the workforce such as mathematics, reading, writing, and effective employee behaviors such as punctuality, responsibility, cooperation,etc.

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7. Diversity Training

Instituting a variety of programs to instill awareness, tolerance, respect, and acceptance of persons of different race, gender, etc. and different backgrounds.

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8. Customer Service Training

Training to improve communication, better response to customer needs, and ways to enhance customer satisfaction.

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Training Methods

Classroom Video

On-the-Job

Computer AssistedInstruction

Simulation

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1. Classroom Instruction

Efficient dissemination of large volume of information.

Effective in explaining concepts, theories, and principles.

Provides opportunity for discussion.

Learner does not control pace or content

Does not consider individual differences.

Limited practice. Limited feedback. Limited transfer to job.

PROS CONS

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2. Video and Film

Provides realism. Adds interest. Allows scheduling

flexibility. Allows exposure to

hazardous events. Allows distribution to

multiple sites.

Does not consider individual differences.

Limited practice. Limited feedback. Adds additional cost.

due to: * Script writers * Production specialists * Camera crews

PROS CONS

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3. Computer Assisted Instruction

Efficient instruction. Considers individual

differences. Allows scheduling

flexibility. Allows active practice

for some tasks. Allows learner control. Provides immediate

feedback to tasks.

Limited in presenting theories and principles.

Limited discussion. Transfer depends on

particular job. (Good for computer work.)

High development cost (40-60 hours per hour of instruction at approx Rs. 10,000 per hour.)

PROS CONS

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5. Simulation

Provides realism. Allows active practice. Provides immediate

feedback. Allows exposure to

hazardous events. High transfer to job. No job interference. Lowers trainee stress.

Cannot cover all job aspects.

Limited number of trainees.

Can be very expensive (for example, “aircraft simulators” and “virtual reality” simulators).

PROS CONS

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6. On-The-Job Training

Provides realism. Allows active practice. Provides immediate

feedback. High motivation. High transfer to job. Lowers training cost.

Disruptions to operations. May damage equipment. Inconsistent across

departments. Inadequate focus on

underlying principles. Lack of systematic feedback. Transfer of improper

procedures. Trainee stress.

PROS CONS

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Overcoming Obstacles to Learning

Reduce fear with a positive approach (convey confidence in the worker).

Increase motivation: emphasize whatever is of value to the learner, make the program form a series of small successes, build in incentives and rewards.

Limited abilities: adjust teaching to learners level.

Laziness, indifference, resistance: May mean a problem worker.

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Overcoming Obstacles to Learning

Teaching not adapted to learners: Deal with people as they are (teach people not tasks), keep it simple, involve all the senses.

Poor training program: revise to include objectives.

Poor instructor: The trainer needs to know the job, be a good communicator + leader, sensitive, patient, helpful, etc.

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Formal evaluation: uses observation, interviews, and surveys to monitor training while its going on.

Summative evaluation: measures results when training is complete in five ways:1. Reaction2. Knowledge3. Behavior4. Attitudes5.Productivity

III. Evaluating Training Effectiveness

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Types of Evaluation Designs

Train Measure

Post Test Only. Cannot tell if there is a change in knowledge or skill.

Measure Train Measure

Pre-test with Post-test. Detects a change, but cannot tell if training was responsible.

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Types of Evaluation Designs

Measure

Scientific Method: Training Group and Control Group.Compare performance of Training Group and Control

Group after training. If Training Group has higher performance, it can be attributed to a training effect.

Train Measure

MeasureNo

TrainMeasure

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IV. Transfer

Transfer refers to the trainee’s application of knowledge and skills gained in training on the job. It is affected by:

Relevance and effectiveness of the training – readiness, practice, and feedback principles.

Follow-up instruction and support. Reinforcement to use new knowledge and skills.

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