Getting the Right Start Module Summary
Purpose
To help you properly prepare an employee to perform all aspects of the job
Learning Goals
· Identify information to include in an orientation
· Develop performance expectations
· Use an effective approach to communicate performance expectations
· Prepare a task breakdown analysis
Design Concept
Running a race
Learning Principles
· Knowing the route; getting focused; getting trained
· Getting acquainted: how to orient a new employee
Behavior Model
Five Steps to Getting Employees Focused
Individual and Group Exercises
· Identify ten aspects of ineffective orientations
· Complete a worksheet for an on-the-job situation
· Setting criteria to get a new employee focused on the job
· Performing a task breakdown analysis: tying the shoelaces of a running shoe
Discussions
Identify “new kid on the block” feelings you’ve experienced
Case Study/Role Play
Practice the Getting Focused Model in triads (manager, employee, observer)
Speed Bumps
Places to slow down
Action Planning
Three quick steps for giving the right start
Approximate Time Length of Module: 3.0 – 3.5 hours