Training & Development

Training Techniques & Aids

M R Jhalawad

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Training methods are means to communicate:

Ideas Skills Attitude Feelings

No simple answer to what is best method

Important factors while selecting methods:

Method with which trainer is comfortableObjectives of sessionCost / time availableSize of group / Room available

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Introduction

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Two broad categories of techniques:

On-the-Job Training

A person learn job by actually performing it.Two other forms of such Training are:1. Apprenticeship2. Job Instructional

Off-the-Job Training

They can be divided in three parts1. Group Methods2. One-to one method3. Technology based method

Types of Training

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Off the Job Training: Group Methods

Lectures

Briefing Groups

Formal Talks

Seminars / Workshops

Demonstrations

Action Learning

Role Play

Case Study

Exercises

In-Tray Method

Brain Storming

Simulation

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Off the Job Training

One-To-One Methods

Coaching

Counseling

Performance Discussions

Demonstrations

Action Learning

Technology Based Methods

Open Learning

Computer Based Training

Interactive video

C D Rom

Web Based Learning

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Learning Through Cases

One of the most frequently used method in management education A case is a description of a situation involving problem to be solved Introduction of realism into formal instruction Demonstration of various types of:

Goals, problems, facts, conditions, conflicts, & personalities

Cases are selected from organizational setting Development of decision making ability Development of independent thinking but cooperative approach to work in team situation

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Role Playing

• A method that involve human interaction in a imaginary situation

• Dialogues go Spontaneously as role playing proceeds• People perform certain role in the organization.• With little imagination they can project themselves in

to a role other than their own role• At the end there is a critique session in which feedback

is given on the role played• Help in developing better perspective• Not suitable for senior management personnel

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Lectures Knowledge All personnel

Specific Job Experience Doing job better All personnel

Apprenticeship Technical skill Operatives

Vestibule Technical skill Operatives

Conference / Workshop Knowledge Supervisory,

Managerial

Brain Storming Problem solving Supervisory, Managerial

Training Method Orientation Target Trainees

Training Methods, Orientation, & Target Trainees

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Role playing Varied skills Supervisory, Managerial

Case Study Knowledge, problem solving

Supervisory, Managerial

Project / Task Force Varied skills Managerial

Management Games Problem Solving Managerial

In-Basket Exercise Problem Solving Managerial

Job Rotation Job linkage & varied skills Managerial

Training Method Orientation Target Trainees

Training Methods, Orientation, & Target Trainees

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