Ability to Perform

GP 2.2 Plan the Process

Establish and maintain the plan for performing the organizational training process.

Elaboration

This plan for performing the organizational training process differs from the tactical plan for organizational training described in a specific practice in this process area. The plan called for in this generic practice would address the comprehensive planning for all of the specific practices in this process area, from the establishment of strategic training needs all the way through to the assessment of the effectiveness of the organizational training effort. In contrast, the organizational training tactical plan called for in the specific practice would address the periodic planning for the delivery of individual training offerings.

GP 2.3 Provide Resources

Provide adequate resources for performing the organizational training process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the process.

Elaboration

Examples of people (full or part time, internal or external), and skills needed include the following:

• Subject-matter experts

• Curriculum designers

• Instructional designers

• Instructors

• Training administrators

Special facilities may be required for training. When necessary, the facilities required for the activities in the Organizational Training process area are developed or purchased.

Examples of other resources provided include the following tools:

• Instruments for analyzing training needs

• Workstations to be used for training

• Instructional design tools

• Packages for developing presentation materials

GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility

Assign responsibility and authority for performing the process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the organizational training process.

GP 2.5 Train People

Train the people performing or supporting the organizational training process as needed.

Elaboration

Examples of training topics include the following:

• Knowledge and skills needs analysis

• Instructional design

• Instructional techniques (e.g., train the trainer)

• Refresher training on subject matter