MAKE TRAINING STICK:
A Systematic Approach to the Transfer of Learning
(a one-day workshop)
How to use a 9-part strategy to transfer learning to the organization by increasing an instructor's skills, involving managers and trainees actively before, during and after the training event are addressed. Techniques to develop a manager's feedback and coaching skills are included with a post-training performance analysis tool.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
At the end of the training, you will be able to:
- Use a nine-part strategy to transfer learning
- Create a 10-part classroom instructor development plan to increase the transfer of learning
- Use post training performance analysis to identify what hinders transfer
- Identify how to develop coaching and feedback skills used by managers to improve the transfer of learning
- Identify specific techniques to involve managers in transferring learning
- Identify how a learner's active role during training influences transferring learning
- Select from 4 types of learner's action plan formats to improve transfer
- Use a process to measure the transfer of learning
- Use performance analysis and goal analysis to build a partnership with management
WORKSHOP CONTENT
Unit 1: Overview Of Transfer Of Learning
- Whose job is it to apply what's been learned?
- Barriers to transfer of learning
- Three-way partnership: trainer, manager and learner
Unit 2: The Trainer's Role In The Transfer Of Learning
- 4 key tactics to build the ground work for training
- 10 essential trainer's skills influence on the transfer of learning
- Post training performance analysis
- Make sure the right training was conducted
- What kind of follow-up is appropriate?
Unit 3: The Manager's Role In The Transfer Of Learning
- How to get workplace results from training
- Get managers to support new skills and workplace changes
- How to involve managers prior to training
- Identify performance required to achieve business goals
- 8 key tips for preparing the employee before and after training
- Manager's influence in coaching and feedback
- How to conduct "level 3" evaluation to measure learning transfer
Unit 4: The Learner's Role In The Transfer Of Learning
- 4 techniques to set expectations that improves retention and learning transfer
- Are appropriate methods used during training to build retention?
- What amount of learner practice is sufficient to change old habits?
- 4 types of action plans to track results
CEUs:
This workshop qualifies for .6 of continuing education units.
