How Do You Develop A Training Program On The Job?
Developing a training program for a company that does not have one is increasingly necessary to stay competitive. With demands for ISO 9000 and related standards for quality across all industries, training employees is critical if this has only been accomplished informally in the past. Any quality system requires a formalized training program. Step 1 Write a master training plan document. This contains the philosophy and central purpose of all future training that you will do within the company. It must be all-encompassing yet concise. Step 2 Conduct a needs analysis. Survey the population to identify needs and gaps and compile this information to analyze. Step 3 Document your existing processes. Though they may be informal and accomplished on an “on the job” basis, determine how skills are being imparted to new employees and how existing employees are enhancing their skill base. Step 4 Document training as it is being done now. This is perhaps the most challenging part of implementing
