Training for Effective Performance

• Conduct an analysis of community needs.
• Conduct a performance appraisal of staff knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Determine the cause of performance problems, if any.
• Do a "decision tree" analysis.
• Conduct a training needs assessment.
• Prepare a training program:
  • Set course objectives.
  • Develop the training curriculum.
  • Determine the methodology and techniques for training.
  • Develop training session plans.
  • Determine the resource requirements.
  • Develop the budget for training.
  • Write a proposal for funding the training program.
• Plan the logistics for training: When training will occur, who will do it, and where it will be conducted.
• Prepare evaluation forms prior ro training (evaluation of trainees, trainer(s), and course content).
• Follow up after training to assess any changes in employee effectiveness on the job.