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Learning and Development Cycle |
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Needs Assessment |
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We determine what you
really need.
Focus groups, interviews, observations, and surveys are necessary to
determine the true needs of learners before development of programs
can take place. We take the time to ensure the needs are established
first and foremost. |
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Instructional Design |
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We design instruction based on determined needs. A systematic
approach to designing instruction is implemented to ensure objectives
are met, differing learning styles are addressed, and a variety of methodology
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Program Facilitation |
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We have presenters
who possess strong facilitation skills.
Whether it's a workshop, seminar, or team building session, programs
are facilitated with the adult learner's experience and knowledge in
mind keeping them engaged and interested at all times. |
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Evaluation |
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We evaluate
immediately following a program and later for long term results.
Initial
responses and reactions to a program are recorded and reviewed as
well as long term behavior and performance changes that have
occurred as a result of the training.
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Specialized Organizational Services |
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On-Boarding Program Assessment & Design |
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We get new
employees on the right track – rapidly and appropriately. New
employees require job specific content that is going to speed up the
orientation required for their new job. They also need dynamic
programs that provide interface with key people – those with whom
they will be involved later. By thoroughly reviewing the information
your employees are receiving when they come on board, and assessing
what they should be receiving, we design on-boarding programs that
not only meet the needs of the new employees, but fully engage them
right from the start. |
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Competency Profiling |
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We help you build
your own development tools.
A competency profile is a record of the skills, knowledge, and
attributes required for a job. Through the use of focus groups,
surveys, and/or interviews, as well as available on-line tools, we
can help you create your competency profiles.
Why is this
important?
Once a competency profile is available for a job, it can be used as
a tool for hiring, evaluating and developing both current and future
individuals for the job. |
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Process Improvement Methodology |
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We help solve
organizational problems.
Organizations have needs that cannot be addressed by a workshop or
seminar. Training is not always the answer. What about inefficient
or ineffective processes? Do you need someone to facilitate process
improvement? Optimum Development uses a proven methodology that
provides teams with the ability to recognize problems, determine
root causes and identify and implement solutions collaboratively. |
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Creating Your Organizational Structure |
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Who are you and
where are you going?
Is your business
growing faster than you imagined? Is your identity uncertain? What
values do you want your employees to live by? These are questions
that all businesses face, whether they are just starting out, or
have been in existence for a long period. Optimum Development can
work with your organization to set your goals, create plans for
making them happen, and ensure that your employees are part of this
whole process. We will help you identify the values that distinguish
you and are an integral part of your culture. |
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Train the Trainer |
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We make trainers
out of your subject matter experts.
The subject matter experts exist within your organization. You feel
that they should be delivering new information to others, when it
falls within their expertise. But, have they ever delivered a
program before? Do they have the skills to present information? Do
they possess facilitation skills? Optimum Development can provide
your subject matter experts with the skills they need to design a
program as well as deliver it effectively to a target audience. |
