Specification of A Development Programme
The work of Metricate Ltd went on to confirm in their study that development programmes were most effective in resolving the deficiencies in competence where they met the following programme design specifications:-
- A thorough needs analysis undertaken at the outset, to support an agreed understanding of the problems and desired outcomes
- MAP measurement before and after the intervention, and against relevant industry and national benchmarks
- The development programme should be led ‘from the top down’, with active endorsement by the directors
- Training programme targeted at three levels simultaneously: the individual, teams and the organisation
- Customised to organisational challenges and personalised to individuals’ needs: this is achieved through interviews, following MAP assessment
- Modes of delivery matched to all learning styles: such as workshops, coaching and self-study
- Development of a cross-functional approach involving different teams/ departments, to ensure an integrated understanding of the issues for the organisation
- Establish self and organisational awareness, to embed a culture of autonomous development
- Programme over an extended period – ‘little and often’ – up to 12 months, to ensure assimilation and minimise the disruption of training
- Post development assessment to measure progression and ROI (Return on Investment)
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