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Looking for some tips or checklist on starting up a new Management Trainee Program. Company has never had a Training Dept.
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Management Trainee Program
posted at 5/29/2010 12:43 PM EDT
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First: 1/27/2010 Last: 10/27/2010 |
You can create a private social network for your management recruits and handle all your communication/training via that platform:
http://www.whatdoyouwantfromthem.com/training_new_managers (it's free) |
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Management Trainee Program
posted at 6/1/2010 12:54 PM EDT
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First: 9/27/2004 Last: 9/13/2011 |
It is critical that managers learn behaviors that align with organizational strategies.
First try to identify managers who are successful at doing this (i.e. are their employees satisfied? are they meeting strategic goals? is turnover low? etc.); these are called SMEs (subject matter experts). Then conduct structured interviews with these managers and ask them questions like what they wish they would have learned before they were in their positions, what knowledge they think is critical, what kinds of challenges do they face now and what do they expect to face in the future, what things keep them up at night, etc. Make sure you frame these questions in terms of your organization's business strategy. That should give you a place to start. You could refine this information by doing a criticality analysis. Basically design a survey that contains all the knowledge, skills and abilities the experts identified in the interviews and have the experts rate each of them on various dimensions like importance, frequencies (how many times will they need the skill), how soon they need to have the skill, if they need to learn one skill before another, if every manager needs the skill, etc. Best to keep it around three dimensions so be strategic about which you select. That should help you determine priorities. If posible, try not to limit the edicational experience to classroom formats; managers benefit most from action learning, mentoring, group support, etc. |
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Management Trainee Program
posted at 8/22/2010 6:39 PM EDT
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First: 7/8/2010 Last: 8/22/2010 |
Hello- I've written about this before. I don't necessarily think you should consider this foundational, but you should keep it in mind when creating the support activities. I can't say enough good things about implementing some serious action learning. Especially considering the participants that are going into management (highly tech saavy). The recommendation is utilizing a custom simulation that connects the importance of their job/dept to the overall business. This will really help them understand their value, but also the value of other depts. Very much helps with x-functional collaboration. Ok, the hard part: Where to go and how to start. I can only talk from my experience. I've worked with 3 vendors (others, but not worth mentioning).
1. Enspire Learning (www.enspire.com)- These solutions are good. Only problem is they can be a little pricey (not too bad), and mostly focus on off the shelf solutions (running a generic company). These tend to be flash based which is also a plus. Again, this is only for "generic" learning. Doesn't apply to your unique situation. 2. BTS (http://www.bys.com)- These are incredibly elaborate and complex, but very effective if your doing serious strategy shifts and/or exec education. When I say exec, I mean execs of big companies because these are really REALLY expensive. But good. 3. Simulation Development Group (http://simdevgroup.com)- This is kinda the momma bear. They only do custom work so they've been able to create very nimble ways to create custom simulation for about off the shelf prices (sometimes more, sometime less). It really depends on the complexity. They are also good at holding your hand because they are relatively small. I use them the most because I create many smaller sims that are very focused. Bla Bla Bla... sorry I went on so long. I just found this to be incredible helpful to our company. Hope this helps you. |
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Management Trainee Program
posted at 8/22/2010 6:47 PM EDT
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First: 7/8/2010 Last: 8/22/2010 |
Sorry, I didn't link the sites:
Enspire: http://www.enspire.com BTS: http://www.bys.com SimDev: http://www.simdevgroup.com Hope that makes it easier. |
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Management Trainee Program
posted at 9/21/2010 8:04 AM EDT
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First: 9/21/2010 Last: 9/21/2010 |
Sometimes it's easier to copy than create a training program from scratch. Learn what type of training programs are offered at other companies. Learn if your company will permit you to launch a pilot program, which you can use to further develop the management training program you would like to implement.
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