Evolution of the Training Profession

By Kaw602

  • Systematic Training

    Systematic Training
    World War II brought the need for fast and efficient training. Training Within Industry, an advisory service formed by the National Defense Advisory Commission, developed the systematic on-the-job training method called JIT (Sleight, 1993). Systematic training consisted of four steps:
    Prepare the learner
    Step by step instruction
    Performance tryout
    Follow up
    *Image retrieved from wikispaces, (n.d.).

  • Train the Trainer

    Train the Trainer
    The first train-the-trainer programs for supervisors are developed by the Training within Industry Service of the War Manpower Commission (Waagen, 2008). These programs consisted of training methods and job instruction. *Image retrieved from Agile Faqs, (n.d.).

  • Formal Training Begins

    Formal Training Begins
    The idea of formal training started to become more prevalent in the 1950s. One of the most significant changes was the incorporation of trade courses into high schools. many high schools began to incorporate vocational or “trade” courses into their curriculums. The practice of teaching young adults physical job skills in a structured learning environment became the norm, and began to carry over to some workplaces (Austin, 2008). *Image retrieved from blogspot.com, (March 1, 2011).

  • Organizational Development

    Organizational Development
    In the 1960s, the training profession adopted the strategy of organizational development.
    Organization Development is an effort (1) planned, (2) organization-wide, and (3) managed from the top, to (4) increase organization effectiveness and health through (5) planned interventions in the organizations processes (Minahan). *Image retrieved from Ahmad Banishamsah, (n.d.).

  • The Modern Era

    The Modern Era
    The 1970s marks the beginning of the "modern" era. At that time, the American workforce consisted of people who had persevered through the Great Depression, World War II veterans in their fifties, and young Baby Boomers who had come of age in the 1960s (Austin, 2008). Unfortunately, this era had a "one size fits all" type of training module. The vast differences in generations made using this type of traning difficult.
    *Image retrieved from flickr, (November 2, 2012).

  • OSHA

    OSHA
    In the 1970s OSHA and several other regulatory corporations began to implement new safety standards and workplace practices. Though these standards were mean to be a positive change, but even companies that already had fairly strong training programs suddenly found themselves required to comply with new rules that came from outside the company rather than from an internal assessment of what would work best (Austin, 2008). Now workplaces were forced to implement, train and monitor these programs.

  • The Rise of the Computer

    The Rise of the Computer
    In the 1980s, the computer became an integral part of business. It became necessary that employees have coomputer skills to succesfully perform their job. Companies launched computer training and development programs to ensure that their employees possessed the needed computer skills. In addition, companies used computers as a training method known as computer-based training (Training and Development).
    *Image retrieved from LFGSS, (October 13, 2009).

  • Workplace Learning and Performance

    Workplace Learning and Performance
    The 1990s reinforced the critical role trainers played in helping organizations achieve their business goals (Biech). It was important that trainers were succesful in not just teaching, but ensuring performance to support the business. The field embraced a Workplace Learning and Performance perspective, encouraging some organizations to call their trainers "workplace learning and performance professionals" (Biech). *Image retrieved from Lori Reed, (n.d.).

  • The Boom of Technology 2000-Present

    The Boom of Technology 2000-Present
    In the 2000s, technology began to grow. From smart phones, to laptops, and the boom of social media. Training has taken on a very different structure. Training can be delivered by many different means. The large influx of new technology and new social media platforms has created a need for training programs. Organizations expect employees to have knowledge of these technologies, therefore training courses are put in place to successfully train employees.
    *Image retrieved from Blogspot, (n.d.).