Dimensions of Training and Development
Dimensions of Training and Development
Dimensions of Training and Development
DEVELOPMENT
Includes all learning experiences
provided to employees to attain
organizational objectives
Training and development also
known as HRD
Activities include development
programs, formal training programs,
and informal In-house training
programs
Elements in T&D
1. Challenges and Issues of T&D
2. Systems approach to T&D
3. Assessing Training and Development Needs
4. Collecting and Analyzing Job Data
5. Constructing Criterion Measures
6. Writing Training Objectives
7. Choosing A Delivery Systems
8. Selecting and Sequencing Content
9. Selecting ans Using Training Strategies and
Media
10. Selecting Training Instructors and Trainees
11. Producing Training Documents
12. Conducting Training
13. Evaluating Training Systems
14. Following Up Graduates
15. Calculating Costs and Benefits
Collecting and Analyzing Job Data
Advantages of training
documents
Includes long/short term
planning plan, budget, programs
of instruction (POI), lesson
plans, and evaluation plan
Evaluating Training
Summative and formative purposes
To determine effectiveness, accountability,
and existing of training department
Many models
Gap in theory and practice
Must be practical based on evaluation
objectives
Components to be evaluated:
Trainees
Instructors
Course content
Sequence and time allocations
Instructional strategies
Materials, equipment and facilities
Perspectives Required:
Trainee perspective
Instructor perspective
Evaluator perspective
Training Manager perspective
Line supervisor perspective
Pitfalls in Evaluation
Poor planning
Lack of objectivity
Improper interpretation
Inappropriate use of results
Means of Evaluation:
Observation
Ratings
Trainee surveys or interviews
Group interviews
Instructor surveys or interviews
Calculating Costs and
Benefits
Direct costs:
Administration and supervision
Instruction
Instructional materials
Training equipment
Indirect costs:
Services
Utilities and facilities
Trainee costs
Instructor costs
Instructional materials
Equipment
Cost per trainee
Cost per hour
Materials cost per trainee
Equipment cost per trainee
Return on Investment (ROI)