7 Things to Do After Training to Enhance Employee Performance
Recently, I discussed several things that can be done prior to training to enhance performance after training. I would now like to share 7 things to do after training to enhance employee performance. These practices will help you achieve results from the training you provide to your employees.
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Coach the trainees: Review the highlights of what was learned and how it applies to the employee’s job. Meet one-on-one to communicate your support for the transfer of training; offer help ("Tell me what I can do to help you apply what you have learned."). Remind the trainee that the application of new skills to the job may not be as easy as it appears at first, that difficulties will be encountered.
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Give the trainees assignments in which they can apply what they have learned: Assign the employees to tasks that will not only give them the chance to apply what they have learned, but will require them to apply it.
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Let the employee know that the degree to which training is transferred will be included in the employee's performance appraisal: Some people change to new behaviors only if there is a reward for doing so. An improved performance appraisal may be just what is needed. If appropriate, set performance objectives based on mutual expectations for improvement.
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Provide additional incentives for meeting performance objectives
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Provide role models: Employees learn on the job through observation of others. You can control this learning by providing positive role models. Trainees can be assigned to work alongside more experienced employees.
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Use positive reinforcement: When you see an employee using desired behavior, give the employee a few words of praise. It is especially important to recognize new behaviors.
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Continue to monitor work practices: Over time, employees may lapse into old work habits. Refresher training or discussions can help.
What do you do after training to help employees use their training to improve performance?
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Hello Sam,
Thank you for you comments. I agree with you that continuous training is essential to helping employees perform to the best of their ability. It is inspriring to know that there are people such as yourself who value their personal development as a means to better serve students. I look forward to more posts from you sharing your perspectives as the entire community benefits when we all contribute our thoughts and reflections. Thank you for your service to students.
Dr. Moghadam:
This is good material. Thank you.
Also, I read your article based on Mr. Tim Foster's "Doing the Right Thing" initiative. I really appreciate you for some of the points that you had highlighted in your article. Over the years during my career in Private Sector Education, I have seen a great deal of people wanting to do the right thing. Some of them succeeded and the others didn't. Those who didn't succeed also had the desire to do well, however, they didn't have the right resources, to include trained employees, to do the job right. Proper training to do the job right at the first time is the key to success. Thank you for the service you provide in getting career school employees trained to serve our students well.
Sam Varghese
