Training Plan
Introduction
The team at Atwood and Allen Consulting came together to develop a comprehensive plan to assist the Human Resource department of Clapton Commercial Construction with training of new employees in Arizona. It includes how best to train adult learners, specific training for particular jobs to include job descriptions, and documenting and evaluations of individuals to help reduce turnover. The company should align the training plan with the vision and mission statement to help meet the goals and objectives of the company. The Arizona team will incorporate some basic training essentials from Michigan such as work instructions, procedures, and other documents that may need some minor revisions. This should be a starting point to guide the Human Resource department without the need to start over and should help as a cost saving measure. The company will dedicate any other resources to accomplish and complete the training program to include visual aids, videos, and a mentoring program. The training plan should include individuals from every level of the company. The implementation and success of a training plan can help secure a brighter future.
How to best train adult learners
Many adults are already set in their ways, they are liberated and independent. They each have their own learning styles. Although you carefully design and create your training program to include information that is interesting and rewarding for them, they will still be hesitant, cautious, and resist your teachings. There are four elements used in adult learning. They are motivation, retention, reinforcement, and transference. In motivating an adult learner you need to show concern and set levels that you know they can surpass.
To help an adult learner with retention, we can show them how to practice the skills they have learned by repeating them over and over.