Knowledge Network Orientation for Managers

Welcome to The Knowledge Network

 
Thank you for selecting one or more employees to attend training programs offered through The Corporate University, Kent State University at Stark.
Research shows the major challenge faced by managers and training and development professionals is the transfer of knowledge and skills to the workplace after an employee returns to the workplace. To realize the transfer of knowledge and a return on the training investment requires planning and commitment on the part of the organization, the manager and the individual.

Training cannot be conducted in a vacuum nor be expected to have maximum impact without a plan in place. Ensuring that an educational endeavor sticks takes a systematic approach and commitment of the employee, his/her supervisor and the organization. The goal of The Corporate University’s programs is to provide participants with knowledge and skills that can be applied on the job and will impact the workplace immediately upon return.

The following recommendations will help you maximize your employee's learning experience.
1. Prepare a development plan for each employee that fits into your goal for your department, work group and organization.

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2. Before the training session(s), meet with your employee and set expectations for learning outcomes.

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3. Meet with your employee when s/he returns to the workplace to review the concepts learned in the program.

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4. Set realistic goals and timeframes for implementation of the skills learned using SMART goals.

S- is it Specific?
M- is it Measurable?
A- is it Attainable?
R- is it Relevant and Realistic?
T- is it Timely?

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5. Reinforce, reinforce, reinforce. Changing behavior takes time. Continue to meet with your employee and discuss these new skills and knowledge to reinforce the learning. Coach the employee. Keep talking about it and keep measuring the outcomes of the SMART goals.

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