Percentages For Success in staff Training and DevelopmentThe following summarizes a variety of studies about the probability of success for different types of staff training and development activities. The chart is based on what elements are included in the training session, success means that, after the training session, the staff person actually uses the training as part of his/her job, with a high degree of skill.
Elements of Training and development
| Percentage of Group Likely to be successful
|
Excellent Presentation (speech, lecture, film, etc.)
| 0-10%
|
Five or more demonstrations by presenters
| 10%
|
Participants try out what was taught – hands-on involvement during the session
| 1—20%
|
Simulations – Participants act out make – believe work situations with immediate feedback
| 50%
|
Participants try out new skills on the job; cooperate in feedback sessions, support groups, “peer coaching”
| 90-100%
|
1. What is the purpose of this chart?
A. to give percentage of staff attending training sessions.
B. to list information about the different types of training and development
C. to train and develop new employees
D. to show which elements of training and development are the most effective
My answer: D
2. What should employees do in order to ensure the most success?
A. test new skills at work
B. test new skills during the training session
C. test new skills five times or more
D. test new skills when required by management
My Answer: A