Creative Facilitation Techniques for Training

 

 

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT)

 

On-the-Job Training (OJT) is instruction that occurs during the course of business on a typical work day. The instructor works with one or more participants to teach the knowledge and skills necessary to master a particular job. The approach is beneficial to learning because the instruction—directly applicable to the job— happens in the same environment as the work. OJT is often used to teach employees, either new to the company or to the role, how to do their job.

In a manufacturing environment, it may seem simple to confirm that the processes an OJT facilitator is teaching are consistent across all shifts, but it is important to check for consistency before implementing the OJT. Consistency promotes accuracy, ...