Transfer of Training

Chapter 5
 Review
Analyzed the needs
Designed/developed
training
Implemented the
training
Must be used on the job
Objective (Addendum #7)
Explain the concept
“Transfers of Training”
 Define terms/characteristics
 Identify factors

 Describe and differentiate

between characteristics in
Chapter 5
Define Transfer of Training
(110)

Applying learned capabilities

in training to the job
Influence Factors (110)
Generalization
Maintenance
Training design
Trainee characteristics
Work environment
Characteristics of
Transfer of Training
Near Transfer (112)
 Exact transfer
 May contribute or

interfere
 Often related to amount of

structure or repetition
Far Transfer (113)

 Non-identical transfer
 Related, but unique to
each task or situation
 Examples?
Self-Management (115)

1. Determine degree of support...

2. Setting goals...
3. Applying learned capabilities...
4. Monitoring use of learned...
5. Self-reinforcement
Work Environment
Characteristics (117)
(112) (112)
 Climate for transfer
 Manager support
 Action plan
 Peer support (network)
 Opportunity to use...
Exercise
1 For your project...

 What would you do to gain

management’s support to
enhance the potential of
the transfer of training?
2 For your project...

 What would you do to

establish peer support
to enhance the potential
of the transfer of
training?
3 For your project...

 List 2-3 self-management

strategies that would
possibly enhance the
potential of the transfer
of training?
4 For your project...

 List 2-3 obstacles you

anticipate might impact
the transfer of training?
5 For your project...

 List 2-3 action plan

strategies you might
recommend to enhance
the transfer of training.
6 For your project...

 What would you do to gain

management’s support to
enhance the potential of
the transfer of training?
7 For your project...

 What would you do to

establish peer support to
enhance the potential of
the transfer of training?
8 For your project...

 List 2-3 self-management

strategies that would
possibly enhance the
potential of the transfer
of training?
9 For your project...

 List 2-3 obstacles you

anticipate might impact
the transfer of training?
 Summary
Explain the concept
“Transfers of Training”
 Define terms
 Identify factors

 Differentiate and describe

terms and characteristics in
Chapter 5