This assignment is an applied activity which replaces Discussions 9, 10, & 11 for points as well as due date. In other words, it is worth 3X the points and you have three weeks to complete it (submit through the assignment titled “Discussions 9, 10, & 11 Substitution.” No other work is required during this time period, including responses. Be sure to address all elements below to ensure you receive maximum points and INCLUDE HEADINGS FOR EACH SECTION. In other words, a specific format is not required other than including references and creating a heading for each requirement below.
You need to fill in the outline below to write a paper with significant details that demonstrate your understanding of the elements required to created and implement a training plan. You are not required to create the actual training plan, just fill in the detailed outline below to demonstrate your understanding. You can select any organization you would like and train on any topic.
Team Charter – Develop a Team Charter
Project Plan (Timeline) – Create a Realistic Timeline
Project Document
Executive Summary and Organization Description
Highlights of the project. Introduces the organization, summarizes the overall “problems,” and explains how this training program addresses those problems.
Training Objectives
Depending on the topic and the length of the program, 3-5 training objectives are required.
Lesson Plan and Outline Create a title for the training program.
Describe the overall purpose(s) of the program.
Create an outline for the program that includes when objectives are being covered in the schedule, which content/topic is being delivered when, etc. See textbook and eLeaming for examples.
Needs Assessment
Describe how the needs assessment would have been conducted if you had been able to do one. Introduce this section with a statement such as, “Due to time constraints, completing a thorough needs assessment was not possible. Team XYZ would have…” Identify the two methods you would have used and why. Explain how you would have administered these methods and describe the results you think you would have received. Conclude with a concise explanation of the problems/gaps as you understand them.
Instructor’s Guide (and Appendices)
All activities, exercises, handouts, visual aids, etc. must be included here (just list what you would include with a brief description of each)
Training Evaluation
Briefly summarize a plan for how the company could effectively evaluate this training program should it ever be implemented. Include your rationale. Every objective should be addressed in some manner in this evaluation plan.
Any supporting information, such as suggested reading lists, useful websites, etc. should be included
Reference list. Any sources used, including images, exercises, etc., to develop this program must be cited within the program and included in the reference list. You must revise/edit/adapt any materials you find in order to include them in your program, note the original source on the material, and include the source in your reference list. The APA-style reference list should be placed after the training evaluation and before any appendices.
