Chapter 10 - Tsf of Training

Question 1

What is tsf of training?

Answer 1

The ability to take new K and; S and apply it to your job once the training is finished; maintain new K and S over time.

Question 2

What is the importance to HR?

Answer 2

By measuring the tsf, you can calculate benefits in $s and in terms of ROTI.

Question 3

What are the two conditions of tsf?

Answer 3

Generalization and Maintenance.

Question 4

What are the three extents of tsf?

Answer 4

Negative, Zero, Positive

Question 5

What are the two types of tsf situations?

Answer 5

Near - similar situations.

Far - different situations.

Question 6

What is horizontal tsf?

Answer 6

Tsf of K and S across different settings and contexts at the same level of the org.

Question 7

What is vertical tsf?

Answer 7

Tsf of trainees behaviour or performance to org level outcomes.

Question 8

What are the 5 barriers of tsfing training?

Answer 8

1. lack of mgr support
2. work group culture does not support
3. no opportunity to use S
4. system and processes do no support S
5. reward system does not support new S

Question 9

What are the tsf training strategies for mgrs?

Answer 9

Before: decide who attends training; discuss upcoming training.
During: participate in training programs; reassign EEs work.
After: provide opportunities for practice; encourage, feedback, follow up.

Question 10

What are the tsf training strategies for trainers?

Answer 10

Before: use the ISD model; know stakeholder expectations; ensure trainees are ready.
During: use adult learning principles; relevant content examples; have trainees commit to contract.
After: stay involved; conduct field visits; provide feedback and support.

Question 11

What are the tsf training strategies for trainees?

Answer 11

Before: ask questions; meet with mgr; develop action plan.
During: positive attitude; be engaged in session; plan how to apply training to job.
After: use K asap! meet with mgr to debrief; develop relapse strategy.

Question 12

What are the 5 best practice strategies?

Answer 12

1. supervisory support and reinforcement.
2. coaching and opportunities to practice.
3. use interactive activities to encourage participation.
4. post-training evaluation of S.
5. make the content relevant to actual job duties.

Question 13

When do you discuss tsf of training interventions?

Answer 13

At the end of the training program to facilitate the tsf of training.

Question 14

What are obstacles to tsf of training?

Answer 14

work overload; stress and pressure; lack of resources; lack of needed tools; unrealistic deadlines.

Question 15

What are some strategies for relapse preventation?

Answer 15

create a support network; ID high-risk situations; review disruptive lifestyles; mix enjoyable tedious work tasks; move on from relapse.

Question 16

What are some post-training supplements?

Answer 16

booster session; review of material; discussion of current challenges; self-coaching; reflection on current engagement; establish maintenance goals; upwards feedback; receive frequent feedback; written comments form subordinates.