Three Reasons for using Custom Kronos Training

3 Reasons for Using“Training Zen” inKronos Implementations
Presented by Dwain Lambrigger
http://www.improvizations.com
For Blog entry located at http://www.improvizations.com/kronosblog/
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4 September 2009

Training Today
Training as a part of the overall implementation
Complexities in knowledge transfer for new technologies, and new learners
Constraints applied due to the current economy
Assist success / Ensure failure
How do we incorporate better understanding and improved retention within budget?

Common Training Options
Standardized Training
Quality information on application
Limited effectiveness
Limited efficiency
Cost effective
Training Zen
Quality information on application
Extremely effective
Extremely efficient
Appropriate and controlled cost

Benefits of Customized Training
Thorough Analysis
User Group Analysis
- Who needs to know?
Task / Policy / Procedure Analysis
- What do they need to know?
Learner / Logistics Analysis
- How do our Learners learn?
- What is the condition of our environment?

Benefits of Customized Training
Detailed Training Plan
Learner, Task and Environment Appropriate Deliverables
Task Based, Workflow Centered Courseware
Incorporates organizational policies and procedures
Incorporates real world examples
Takes advantage of learner experience

Customized Training Deliverables
Task Specific
Workflow Focused
Written Materials
Course manuals
Quick reference manuals
Cheat sheet
Other Deliverables
Custom training environment

Training Zen is…
Efficient
Effective
Empowering

Learners only focus on what they need to know (and nothing more!)
Task specific events = more learner participation
Shorter events = increased focus
Task specific materials = more frequent use after training
Initial investment is recouped over time
Less time in a training event
Better learner comprehension means less repeat training
Efficient

Efficient
Detailed Training Plan
Incorporates all aspects of the training
Ensures consistency and a higher level relevancy
Customized training incorporates a “day in the life” of the learner
Real world examples
Spot checks
Reviews
Exercises

Specific learning strategies are incorporated
Learning styles
Motivation
Logistics
Effective

Empowerment
Customized training is process based and task specific
Real world scenarios → familiarity → less anxiety
Real world examples with instructor feedback → “on the job” training → more confidence
Real world motivation → understand the need → open to learning and willing to try
Real world materials → self paced independent practice and training environment → taking ownership of learning (self directed)

Empowerment

Improvizations provides proven Workforce Management software implementation and project management experience to companies ready for change. We work with dozens of systems and currently specialize in the Kronos Workforce Central and ADP’s eTime line of products. Our Best Practices service approach includes:
Education
Implementation/Upgrade services
Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Configuration & Development
Change Management
Implementation Audits
Implementation and Integration of your Workforce Management
Our goals are your goals. We improve our clients’ business performance and create long-term relationships. Improvizations consultants combine an unparalleled average of 20 years experience across a variety of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, education and government to bring you the highest standard of excellence in consulting services.
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