What technique can help assess the transfer of training on the job?

Follow-up surveys or interviews post-training are a highly effective technique for assessing the transfer of training on the job because they provide direct insights from the trainees regarding their experiences and application of learned skills. These methods allow trainers and organizations to gather qualitative and quantitative data on how well participants are applying what they learned in training to their actual work environments.

Through follow-up surveys or interviews, trainers can evaluate whether employees feel confident applying new skills and whether they have encountered barriers that impede this application. This feedback is essential for understanding the effectiveness of the training and making necessary adjustments for future sessions. It can also highlight areas where additional support or resources may be needed to ensure the training is truly reflected in job performance.

Initial performance reviews, while informative, focus primarily on baseline job performance and may not provide specific insights into the application of training. Training completion certificates signify that an employee has completed training but do not measure the practical impact of that training in a work setting. Daily performance check-ins are valuable for ongoing performance management but may not be specifically tied to evaluating the transfer of training objectives. Thus, follow-up surveys or interviews specifically target the assessment of training application in the workplace context effectively.