Training On the Job [Paperback]

Diane Walter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 5, 2001

This guide is essential for anyone who wants to set up a successful on-the-job training program. This book includes an eight-step model for setting up a structured, team-driven, on-the-job training program, plus easy-to-understand templates, instructions, and checklists, and case studies any size organization can apply.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Walter provides a detailed on-the-job training road map focused on the teamwork, quality, and the bottom-line results--all essential elements for any training program in today's competitive business environment. This task-based, employee-driven system provides a platform for consistent training and ensures the competency of all employees. If you buy only one OJT book this year, then this is the one to buy! --Martin G. Schaaf, Assistant General Manager, Technical Training, FlightSafety Boeing

With this system we hit the ground running. This is an on-the-job training system that REALLY works! It is the perfect tool to use if you need to quickly develop a real, hands-on OJT program for a specific task, or you just need to standardize processes...this book IS better than sliced bread! Job satisfaction and morale go way up! --Linda Meagher, Training Manager, Washington Mutual

This is a 'must have' book for anyone looking for a simple OJT process that any employee can understand and implement. I wish I had had this book when I first started using the system! This team-driven approach has greatly improved our training effectiveness and efficiency, improved processes and procedures, and has brought a real spririt of ownership and pride among our employees. It is now one of our Best Practices. --Jan Mileskey, Safety Manager, Nestle Confections and Snacks

About the Author

Diane Walteris founder and president of Human Performance Applications, a Seattle-based firm specializing in on-the-job training. She is a consultant and workshop leader whose unique team-driven OJT system has caught the attention and passion of companies throughout the United States and Canada. With more than 13 years' experience designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating OJT, Walter has helped employees at all organization levels identify skill and knowledge gaps, reduce process variation, redefine procedures and processes, write training materials and job aids, and train fellow workers where it matters most--on the job. She has trained and certified in-house on-the-job trainers in a variety of organizations, ranging in size from 50 to more than 100,000 employees. She is a frequent speaker at international and national conferences, and the author of numerous articles for professional and trade publications.

In 1982, Walter was awarded a bachelor of science degree in metallurgical engineering from the University of Washington and, in 1987, received a master of arts degree in psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. Her master's work was focused on organizational change and individual and team performance on the job. She has developed courses and consulted on team building, conflict resolution, motivation, communication, decision making, human behavior, and on-the-job training. In addition to the team-driven structured OJT model presented in this book, Walter has created models for conducting needs assessments, performing task analyses, identifying contributing factors and root causes of accidents and incidents, and evaluating employee performance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: ASTD Press (December 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562863029
• ISBN-13: 978-1562863029
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical and specific... an extremely useful reference, April 10, 2010

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This review is from: Training On the Job (Paperback)

Diane Walter's "Training On the Job" is extremely practical. The language and recommendations are specific and not overly academic. I found this book to be highly useful and well-organized. I believe that her approach can be applied to a variety of business training situations for a broad spectrum of industries.

It weds traditional training design and development concepts (using a modified ADDIE model lifecycle) with adult learning concepts. It focuses on team-driven structured on-the-job training in a thorough and clear manner. It defines significant roles for training professionals and yet the focus is on workplace learning led by local subject matter experts.

This also supports your company's organization development efforts by placing an emphasis on teamwork, by using reduced resources effectively and by focusing attention on the task-level.

It isn't filled with lofty ideals or clever warm-ups. It doesn't have sections on communication or team-building. Those are easily available elsewhere. This book will help you to plan and implement a successful and educationally-sound OJT program.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly the Best On-the-Job Training Book on the Market!, January 23, 2002

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This review is from: Training On the Job (Paperback)

I'm really impressed with the simplicity of this approach and the clarity it brings to teaching and evaluating trainees. Walter's emphasis on the role of teams, subject matter experts, and on-the-job trainers is causing us to rethink our entire training program. Anyone can use the methodology by following the guidelines that are clearly established. This system combines sound principles of instructional design and human factors with an approach that breaks into manageable pieces the often overwhelming task of developing structured OJT. The book provides all the tools you need. It describes in eight easy steps, how to develop a complete structured on-the-job training program that is set up and run by employees who perform the job. Each chapter is self-contained so that you can use what you want, when you want it - everything from identifying the need for on-the-job training, to completing a task analysis, to writing training materials, to selecting, training and certifying trainers, and conducting OJT. Every chapter tells you step-by-step what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. Anyone who wants to standardize procedures and processes and train in a consistent manner should own this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Training System REALLY Works!, January 15, 2002

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This review is from: Training On the Job (Paperback)

I wish I had had this book when we first started our OJT program! The book takes you step-by-step through a simple OJT process that any employee can understand and implement. We have used this team-driven approach and it has greatly improved our training effectiveness and efficiency, improved processes and procedures, and has brought a real spirit of ownership and pride among our employees. It's now one of our Best Practices. This is a great book and fun to read too - it's definitely THE book for anyone who wants to set up a successful on-the-job training program.