{"id":3860,"date":"2021-07-29T19:08:03","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T19:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rtgsolutionsgroup.com\/?p=3860"},"modified":"2021-11-18T09:12:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T09:12:17","slug":"create-an-effective-employee-training-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rtgsolutionsgroup.com\/create-an-effective-employee-training-program\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an Effective employee Training Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_single_image image=”3862″ img_size=”1110×500″][vc_column_text]Need an employee training program but not sure where to start? Here’s a 4-step process to get you started.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a reason US employers spend $177 billion<\/a> annually on training: it\u2019s vital to the health of every organization.<\/p>\n

Developing a continuous learning culture<\/a> can help your business solve problems, fix inefficient processes<\/a>, outsmart the competition, and retain top talent. But it\u2019s not as easy as slapping together a 30-minute PowerPoint presentation.<\/p>\n

Not all training is created equal. Anyone who experienced lackluster VHS-tape training in the \u201890s knows this all too well.<\/p>\n

The good news: effective training doesn\u2019t come from a secret formula. And it doesn\u2019t have to break the bank, either! Like everything else we do at RTG Solutions Group, we believe excellent training is developed through proven methodology.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s exactly what we\u2019re sharing here: a straightforward, 4-step method to create an effective employee training program.<\/p>\n

In this article, we cover the following steps and how you can execute them like a training pro:<\/p>\n

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    1. List and prioritize training objectives<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Select a format for your employee training program<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Develop an interactive curriculum based on your goals<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Measure the results<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”1: List and prioritize training objectives” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The first thing you should do when planning a new training program is identify your objectives. In other words, define exactly what you want to accomplish with your training program. This step will be a two-part process.<\/p>\n

      The first part of this process is to outline all possible goals for your employee training program. You can pinpoint these goals by asking yourself (and your team members) questions like:<\/p>\n

      Which tasks are employees struggling with?<\/span><\/p>\n

      What business problem do I need to solve?<\/span><\/p>\n

      Which areas of the business are under-performing?<\/span><\/p>\n

      What skills do I want my employees to develop?<\/span><\/p>\n

      What is the competition doing better than my organization?<\/span><\/p>\n

      Once you\u2019ve listed your goals, it\u2019s time to narrow down that list. Why? Well, every business initiative needs a realistic scope, and training is no exception.<\/p>\n

      If your goals are too lofty (or too many), you risk over-extending your resources. Consequently, you\u2019ll end up with a watered-down result. So, if you want to maximize the impact of your new training program, prioritizing certain goals over others is a must. This will ensure that your project is guided by a clear and attainable scope.<\/p>\n

      To sum it up, Step 1 is to identify and prioritize the goals of your training program. While it may seem tedious, this will maximize your program’s success. This is because it will tie your training program to your organization\u2019s strategic goals \u2013 but more on that shortly![\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”2: Select a format for your employee training program” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3863″ img_size=”1110×500″][vc_column_text]Once you define the goals and scope, you should select a format for the training. That is, you need to decide how <\/em>you want the training to be delivered to employees.<\/p>\n

      There\u2019s a variety of training methods you can incorporate, such as:<\/p>\n