TRAINING SUBORDINATES:
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
a two-day workshop
This workshop helps develop on-the-job training techniques to improve employee performance. Uses the 4 step method of instruction (plan, present, try-out performance and follow-up evaluation). Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your style by teaching a sample lesson. Identify what helps others learn. Apply adult learning concepts in a non-threatening manner.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
At the end of the training, you will be able to:
- Practice easy and effective ways to begin on-the-job training.
- Identify different ways employees prefer to learn and how to adjust the trainer's style.
- Break down a task easily to identify prerequisites and how much practice is required to learn a new skill.
- Select the right method to train employees.
- Identify techniques to make teaching with "live" equipment both safe and successful.
- Coach and correct errors effectively.
- Practice making training interesting, not boring.
- Practice ways to get good responses during training.
WORKSHOP CONTENT
Unit 1: Course Overview and Introduction
- Workshop content and objectives
- Inventory your current skills
Unit 2: Make Adult Learning Come to Life!
- How to build retention
- Identify 3 styles of learning
- Use 18 adult learning concepts to enhance learning
- Evaluate 10 aspects of your instructional style
- Teach a 5-minute lesson to a partner
- Match your training style to adult learners
Unit 3: Plan for On-the-Job Training
- Who needs training?
- 6 easy steps to break down a task into its teachable parts
- How to set training objectives that are realistic and attainable
Unit 4: Relate to the Learner
- Select the appropriate methods
- Determine how much practice is required to learn a skill
- Practice a pacing technique to avoid boredom
- How to begin an OJT session
- A 4-step method to conduct effective demonstrations
- Use basic questions to increase participation and “discovery” learning
- Paraphrase to clarify understanding
- How to correct errors and give "constructive criticism"
- How to coach learners one-on-one
- Maintain employee self esteem
- Special concerns for teaching with "live" equipment
- Evaluate your efforts
Unit 5: Participant Practice
- Each participant demonstrates competency by conducting a practice session and receives feedback from peers and the instructor.
- Action Plan and Conclusion
CEUs:
This workshop qualifies for 1.2 of continuing education units.
