Peer training has several benefits over traditional on-the-job training. With peer training, identified peer trainers use a consistent approach to train others, developing their skills as trainers. This coherent development of trainer skills and consistent messaging leads to greater control over job performance, improved quality, and a pool of qualified trainers. The document also outlines a 7 step training model for peer training and discusses best practices for checking comprehension and giving feedback during training sessions.
5. OJT vs. Peer Training Typical OJT anybody can get drafted to train Peer Training
6. OJT vs. Peer Training Typical OJT anybody can get drafted to train Peer Training identified peer trainers
7. OJT vs. Peer Training Typical OJT anybody can get drafted to train different trainers = different approaches Peer Training identified peer trainers
8. OJT vs. Peer Training Typical OJT anybody can get drafted to train different trainers = different approaches Peer Training identified peer trainers all peer trainers use the same approach
9. OJT vs. Peer Training Typical OJT anybody can get drafted to train different trainers = different approaches trainers skills vary widely Peer Training identified peer trainers all peer trainers use the same approach
10. OJT vs. Peer Training Typical OJT anybody can get drafted to train different trainers = different approaches trainers skills vary widely Peer Training identified peer trainers all peer trainers use the same approach coherent development of trainers skills
11. Impact of Inconsistent OJT Negative impact on: job performance productivity quality customer satisfaction
12. Benefits of Peer Training greater control over job performance improved quality employee development pool of qualified trainers ROI
13. The Training Model Knowledge Acquisition Skill Development Job Performance Organizational Impact PRACTICE TRANSFER MOTIVATION SUPPORT
14. 7 Step Training Model 1. Prepare 2. Make effective contact 3. Clarify the task 4. Check knowledge and skills 5. Train 6. Evaluate mastery 7. Feedback/next steps
17. Checking Comprehension When to check when youve covered a lot of material when youve been doing all the talking, showing, or demonstrating, and your student hasnt been doing much when youre about to make a transition when your student gets that lost, glazed look - or looks a little anxious
18. Giving Feedback Tips be helpful mix the positive with the negative be specific not vague be descriptive not evaluative follow up feedback to check understanding
19. Using Documentation in Training The Training Checklist Field Trainer/Coach documents activity Student initials when activity is completed Post New Hire follow-up