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Freifeld, Lorri – Training, 2012
Many employees claim they learn best while doing, so they prefer to dive right in and learn as they go when they get a new job or take on new responsibilities. But the most successful and quickest learning on the job takes place when there is a formal on-the-job training (OJT) program--a fact many organizations and managers fail to take into…
Descriptors: On the Job Training, Experiential Learning, Best Practices, Training Methods
Training Adolescents in the Working World.
Lee, Chris – Training, 1984
Discusses the differences between training adolescents and adults and stresses the importance of designing effective programs for adolescents. Describes programs used by 7-11, Burger King, and Six Flags Over Texas. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adolescents, On the Job Training, Training, Training Methods
On-the-Job vs. Classroom Training: Some Deciding Factors.
Mangum, Stephen L. – Training, 1985
Compares the cost factors of on-the-job training and formal classroom instruction and describes situations in which each method would be cost-effective. (SK)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cost Effectiveness, On the Job Training, Training Methods
But Will They Use Training on the Job?
Spitzer, Dean R. – Training, 1982
Methods which ensure trainee followup of skills training are presented. Techniques involve personal action planning, group action planning, multiphase programming, performance aids, recognition systems, resource access, trainer followup, and more. (CT)
Descriptors: On the Job Training, Performance Contracts, Questionnaires, Resource Materials
How A One-Person Department Should Organize Training
Becker, Stephen P. – Training, 1976
Discusses the advantages and limitations of a one-person training department in a small organization. Suggests that going it alone is seldom easy, but gives some thoughts and ideas on how to match trainer's skills most effectively with the organization's needs. (WL)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Job Training, Labor Force Development, On the Job Training
A Case for Cross-Training.
Frederiksen, Lee W.; And Others – Training, 1986
Discusses the peer-training model, opposition to the plan, major objectives of the model, strategies for motivating employees to train and for making training a priority, training the trainer, ongoing training in the work units, and benefits of the program. (CT)
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Models, Needs Assessment, On the Job Training
What They Don't Teach You about Being a Training Manager.
Gordon, Jack – Training, 1986
Training managers discuss aspects of their job that must be learned on the job, rather than in training. Examines the value of line managers, the goals of the training director, the responsibility for management education, and the ideal training department. Examples are presented from various companies. (CT)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Responsibility, Business Administration
Measuring the Climate of Training in Saudi Arabia.
Spicer, Richard G. – Training, 1981
One practitioner's experience in setting up on-the-job training in Saudi Arabia is described, including training materials, cultural environment, and the Saudi work ethic. In a related article, off-duty life for Americans is discussed, including dress for women and men, cultural aspects, and entertainment. (CT)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Instructional Materials, On the Job Training
Training With Tape at Boston Edison
MacLean, David S. – Training, 1975
A public utility has found that audiovisual techniques can shorten on-the-job training time for power plant employees. (MW)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Educational Media, Industrial Training, Material Development
Training Magazine's Industry Report 1998. A Snapshot of Employer-Sponsored Training in the United States.
Training, 1998
The 1998 industry report displays graphs and charts depicting the growing investment in workplace training, who gets trained, teaching computer skills to workers, and the use of computers in training. The data are based on 3703 responses from 24,000 organizations in more than 10 industrial classifications. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Budgets, Computer Assisted Instruction, Corporate Education