Greetings!
Training Time
Media is brimming with
suggestions on how to lose holiday weight and get in shape for summer.
This is the time of year when we are focused on preparing for the
future. So it is with training. Last month we talked about performance
appraisals (January
Newsletter) and now let’s focus on how people develop
the skills to produce results.
Training Tips
- Learning
Objectives. The person should be able to do something different as a
result of this investment. Clarify learning objectives for all
concerned.
- Just in Time
versus Just in Case. Years ago training programmes were offered to
everyone in the organization, just in case they might find the
learning useful. In 2007 we have the best educated workforce of all
time. Today’s training dollars are targeted to people who require
the specific skill.
- Concrete
Application. If the skills are not applied on the job – what value
do they have? Assess transfer – following up in the performance
appraisal update discussions is one way to ensure application.
- What, why and how. Training clarifies what is expected, why it is
important (align with organization, departmental objectives) and how we
work together. The person brings their own creativity to the how –
as long as the values (respect, honesty etc.) are honoured.
- 5 Step Skill
Training. 1. Intention – the purpose of this training is...
As a result
you will be able to 2. Inquire – what does the person know? Is able
to do? 3. Demonstrate. Model the skills. 4. Practice. The individual
practices. 5. Feedback. Offer feedback on what is well done
(generously) and could be improved (carefully). Ongoing feedback
helps reinforce new practices.
Just like the preparation for bathing suit
exposure, people must find their own learning/improvement style. We all
learn in different ways (hands-on is a safe bet for most of us) and the
key is to keep moving forward. Changing habits/learning requires all of
us – our Character. Thoughts, feelings and actions are all implicated.
Good leaders offer the learning opportunity, employ best practices,
support and follow up to ensure application.
Aldous Huxley
There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of
improving... and that's your own self.
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York Region Character Awards
Nomination Deadline February
28, 2007!
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find out more!
MICA Public Session
May 14-15, 2007
Leverage EQ To Boost
Your
Leadership Impact
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