Transfer of Training C hapter 5

Review Analyzed the needs Designed/developed training Implemented the training Must be used on the job

Objective (Addendum #7) Explain the concept “Transfers of Training” Define terms/characteristics Identify factors Describe and differentiate between characteristics in Chapter 5

Define Transfer of Training (110) Applying learned capabilities in training to the job

Influence Factors (110) Generalization Maintenance Training design Trainee characteristics Work environment

Characteristics of Transfer of Training

Near Transfer (112) Exact transfer May contribute or interfere Often related to amount of structure or repetition

Far Transfer (113) Non-identical transfer Related, but unique to each task or situation Examples?

Self-Management (115) 1. Determine degree of support Setting goals Applying learned capabilities Monitoring use of learned Self-reinforcement

Work Environment Characteristics (117) (112) (112) Climate for transfer Manager support Action plan Peer support (network) Opportunity to use...

Exercise

1 For your project... What would you do to gain management’s support to enhance the potential of the transfer of training?

2 For your project... What would you do to establish peer support to enhance the potential of the transfer of training?

3 For your project... List 2-3 self-management strategies that would possibly enhance the potential of the transfer of training?

4 For your project... List 2-3 obstacles you anticipate might impact the transfer of training?

5 For your project... List 2-3 action plan strategies you might recommend to enhance the transfer of training.

6 For your project... What would you do to gain management’s support to enhance the potential of the transfer of training?

7 For your project... What would you do to establish peer support to enhance the potential of the transfer of training?

8 For your project... List 2-3 self-management strategies that would possibly enhance the potential of the transfer of training?

9 For your project... List 2-3 obstacles you anticipate might impact the transfer of training?

Summary Explain the concept “Transfers of Training” Define terms Identify factors Differentiate and describe terms and characteristics in Chapter 5