1. Online Higher Education
Educational opportunities including degree and training programs delivered either entirely or partially, via the Internet
Allows employees to attend class at lunchtime, during day or in evening
Reduces commute to school
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2. Videoconferencing
Many firms in the United States use videoconferencing and satellite classrooms for delivering T&D
Interactive and offers flexibility and spontaneity of traditional classroom
Global firms, in particular, can benefit
Increase access to training, ensure consistency of instruction, and reduce cost of delivering T&D programs
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3. Vestibule System
T&D delivery system that takes place away from the production area on equipment that closely resembles equipment actually used on the job
Removes employee from pressure of having to produce while learning
Emphasis on learning skills required by job
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4. Video Media
DVDs, videotapes, and film clips continues to be popular training delivery systems
Especially appealing to small businesses
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5. E-Learning Delivery system for online instruction
Available anytime, anywhere in the world, and in different languages
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6. Virtual Reality Unique extension of e-learning
Permits trainees to view objects from a perspective otherwise impractical or impossible
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7. Simulators
Devices or programs that are located away from the job site and replicate actual job demands
Example: training of airline pilots in a simulator
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8. Management Development
All learning experiences resulting in upgrading of skills and knowledge needed in current and future managerial positions
Imperative managers keep up with latest developments in their fields while managing ever-changing workforce in dynamic environment
First-line supervisors, middle managers, and executives may all participate in management development programs
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9. Mentoring
Approach to advising, coaching, and nurturing, for creating practical relationship to enhance individual career, personal, and professional growth and development
Mentor may be located elsewhere in organization or in another firm
Relationship may be formal or informal
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10. Mentoring/Coaching for Women and Minorities
Some believe that having a mentor is essential to make it to the top
Mentors tend to seek out their mirror images
Since women and minorities are not equally represented at the firm’s top levels, they are often left without a mentor
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11. Specific Roles of Mentors
Coaching
Sponsor advancement
Provide challenging assignments
Protect employees from adverse forces
Encourage positive visibility
Offer personal support
Friendship
Acceptance
Counseling
Role modeling
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12. Coaching Often considered responsibility of immediate boss
Provides assistance much as a mentor
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13. Reverse Mentoring
Process where the older employees learn from the younger ones.
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14. Orientation Initial T&D effort designed for employees
Strives to inform them about company, job and workgroup
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15. Purposes of Orientation
Employment situation
Company policies and rules
Compensation and benefits
Corporate culture
Team membership
Employee development
Dealing with change
Socialization
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