Test Training Tools: Performance Promotion

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Training Programs in Performance Management

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Performance Management Employee Competencies Training Programs Evaluation Tools Training Effectiveness HR Department Course Content Learning Transfer

Abstract

Performance Management is being used to understand the competencies of employees in terms of their knowledge or skills, with respect to a project/work. This leads to designing suitable training programs to rectify the deficiencies of employees. Since training programs are one of the powerful activities of the organization, they have to be properly evaluated by employing appropriate evaluation tools and methodologies (Training Measurement Tools) to determine their actual effectiveness at the end of the program/after the intervention. Today, the training program has a phenomenal growth rate and is being viewed as one of the support activities of the HR department. Evaluation objectives may include measuring the programs in terms of (a) the factors directly associated with the program - course content, coverage of topics, trainers' skill sets, facilities, etc., (b) the participants' level of learning, transfer of knowledge, attitudinal development, etc., and (c) impact of the training.