How to Perform On-the-job Training - Dean Amory

8.5 Pre-class Preparation
The workshop can be conducted in any classroom or conference room with adequate space for
participants to break into small groups. Seating should allow class discussion and small group
activities. A projector is useful to show slides. Flip charts may also be helpful during class
discussions and small group activities. Each trainee should be given a trainee workbook to use
during the workshop and to take as a reference.
Items on the following checklist should be taken care of before each session.
Date/time set
Room scheduled
Equipment available (projector, computer, flip-charts, other _________________ )
Materials (pre-class reading, workbook, extra forms for activities, slides)
Participants notified of date, time, and location of workshop
Pre-class reading material distributed to participants
Managers/supervisors notified about workshop as needed
Food/drink arrangements made
Upper-level manager prepared to give opening remarks.
If possible, the article “On Teaching and Learning: An Important Distinction in My Learning to
Fly” by George Semb should be distributed to participants before the workshop. If this is not
practical, then copies of the article should be handed out as trainees arrive, and they should be given
time to read it before the workshop starts.
An upper-level manger should give brief opening remarks. He or she can welcome the group and
explain why the company or organization supports the training. A suggested outline is given on the
next page to help the manager prepare his or her remarks.
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