Lectures: Straight Lecture Method Doesnt involve any interaction between the trainer and the trainees.
Inability to identify and correct misunderstandings Less expensive Can reach large number of people at once Knowledge building exercise Less effective, since there is a long period of trainee inactivity
Visual Display of how something works and how to do something. Features of Demonstration method: Practical demonstration of the task Showing the trainees how and why a take is done
If used in a proper sequence i.e., lecture followed by discussion and questioning, achieves a higher level of knowledge objective. Features of discussion: Two-way flow of communication Conveyed in verbal and non-verbal feedback Consists of interaction and questions Active in nature
Training via intranet or internet Benefits of CBT: Cost effective Instructional consistency Reduces learning time Increase in access to training Privacy of learning Learning at individual pace Allows trainee to master learning
Various methods under this approach: Games and simulations: They are effective as they consist of key components like, Challenge, Rules and Interactivity.
Behaviour-modelling focuses on developing behavioural and interpersonal skills. Used to train, Sales training Interviewee training Interviewer training Safely training Interpersonal skills training
Benefits of Business gamesDevelops leadership skills Improves applications of total quality principles Develops skills in using quality tools Strengthens management skills Demonstrates principles and concepts Explores and solves complex problem
Simulation of decision making situations that trainees might face in the workplace. It focuses on, Building decision making skills Assessing and developing knowledge, Skills and attitudes Developing communication and interpersonal skills Developing management skills Developing Procedural and strategic knowledge
Equipment Stimulators In-basket techniques Role playsHelps to develop interpersonal skills and communication skills Conflict resolution Group decision making Developing insight into ones behaviour and its impact on others
Multiple role plays Single role plays Role rotation Spontaneous role plays
Future oriented method, concerned with education of employees to become better performers by educating them. It is divided into two partsFor job development, Coaching Mentoring Job Rotation Job instruction technique (JIT)
Off the Job training, Sensitivity training Transactional analysis Straight lectures/lectures Simulation exercises