Designing a Training Program

Read this section, paying close attention to Figure 8.11 and the section on career development programs and succession planning. You may want to make a copy of this figure in your notes. Complete the exercises at the end of the section, and be sure to spend time on the question on the importance of creating a career development plan, even if your employer does not have one.

Exercises

  1. Develop a rough draft of a training framework using Figure 8.8 for a job you find on Monster.com.
  2. Write three learning objectives you think would be necessary when developing orientation training for a receptionist in an advertising firm.
  3. Why is a career development plan important to develop personally, even if your company doesn't have a formal plan in place? List at least three reasons and describe.