Problem: The authors discuss the pilot program related to training. What happens in the Pilot program? Also, include in your discussion the elements of Figure, which deals with factors that influence the transfer of training. Does your organization use a pilot program in the training process and is this effective within your organization? Please take a look at the other attachment, concerning pilot programs, as well.
Pilot program:
The pilot program is different from the dry run in that trainees are there to be trained. It will be a full-fledged training program. The dry run refines the training to eliminate any major glitches. In the pilot program, trainees are again chosen carefully, as you want people who are generally supportive of training and who are not likely to be disruptive. Trainees will spread the world about training to others in the organization quickly.That word should be as positive as possible so that when new trainees come into the program, they bring positive expectations, Thr pilot program will provide additional input to further refine the training (if necessary), and disruptions are not conducive to this process. To evaluate how the training comes across to different groups, it is desirable to have a good cross section of those who will be in the later training sessions.
The main goals of the pilot program are as follows:
• To provide the trainees with the relevant training
• To assess further the timing and relevance of modules and various training components.
• To determine the appropriateness, clarity, and flow of material
The pilot program provides valuable responses and viewpoints that are inserted in the trainer's manual. These inputs will help guide new trainers in what to expect. Another use of the pilot program is to provide an opportunity for future trainers to attend the training and experience what takes place firsthand. Finally, the pilot program will provide valuable feedback to designers regarding the effectiveness of the training.
After the pilot program, any revisions are documented in the training plan and trailv. manual and implemented in future training sessions. If new material or activities are Kik these should be perfected in a dry run. Thus it is possible that a training program might Km a dry run, followed by a pilot program, followed by another dry run that would be following the actual training. One final note: Although a dry run and a pilot program will help import the program, evaluation and appropriate revisions should not stop here. Training evalualits goes on continuously. The primary objective of training is the transfer of the training to positively affect organizational results. Training should continue to be modified able outcomes can be reliably achieved.