Transfer of Training

Chapter 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 transferMay contribute or interfere

Often related to amount of structure or repetition

Far Transfer (113)

Non-identical transferRelated, but unique to each task or situation

Examples?

Self-Management (115)

1. Determine degree of support...2. Setting goals...3. Applying learned capabilities...4. Monitoring use of learned...5. 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