Transfer of Learning

I surveyed five managers and their supervisor (yes, one person) for this project.  My purpose for this selection is that this group is the target learner for my project. Given the responses below, it appears this group favors training and wants to apply the learning in their work.  It is my job to ensure that the program I develop meets their needs and will assist them in their roles.

The following are the responses I received.  As a side note, the managers completed the questionnaire using Google Survey.

The skills and knowledge I have obtained by attending training programs have been helpful in solving work-related problems.

Strongly Agree – 60%

Somewhat Agree – 40%

Before I attend training programs, I usually consider how I will use the content of the program.

Strongly Agree – 40%

Somewhat Agree – 20%

Somewhat Disagree – 40%

I believe my job performance will likely improve if I use the knowledge and skills required in training programs.

Strongly Agree – 80%

Somewhat Agree – 20%

It is unrealistic to believe that mastering the content of training programs can improve my work productivity.

Strongly Disagree – 80%

Somewhat Disagree – 20%

I am usually able to use skills or knowledge acquired in training programs in my work.

Strongly Agree – 60%

Somewhat Agree – 40%

There are usually more problems than the trainers realize in applying training program content in my daily work activities.

Somewhat Agree – 40%

Somewhat Disagree – 60%

Before I attend training programs, I usually identify particular problems or projects that I would like the training to help me with.

Strongly Agree – 40%

Somewhat Agree – 60%

Comments:

Training programs help me to understand/learn more about the business. Also, it helps me to feel prepared to answer questions and deal with day to day business operations.

Motivation comes within yourself.