Chapter . Job Aid

The Five Ps

Managers who train should use the following “Five Ps” checklist of effective task instruction:

Step 1: Planning

  • □ Job Analysis

  • □ Trainees' Skills Gap

  • □ Training Time Required

Step 2: Preparing

  • □ Training Objectives

  • □ Training Outline

  • □ Lesson Plans

  • □ Plans for Preparing Trainees

Step 3: Presenting

  • □ Explain Task and Methods Used

  • □ Demonstrate Tasks

  • □ Repeat Demonstrations

  • □ Participant Practice Sessions

Step 4: Implementing Plans

  • □ Sources of Help for Trainees

  • □ Schedule Evaluations

Step 5: Progress Checks

  • □ Correct Performance of Skills

  • □ Review Progress

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