Strategic Training Plan
Timeline
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September 19, 2018Program start
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September 17, 2018Project Scope Meeting
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October 7, 2018Project Kick-Off
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October 11, 2018Project Interim Report
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November 5, 2018Midway Check In
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December 13, 2018Program end
Timeline
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September 19, 2018Program start
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September 17, 2018Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates
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October 7, 2018Project Kick-Off
Remote meeting between designated student team leads and organization to confirm project scope and discuss communication styles and important dates.
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October 11, 2018Project Interim Report
If desired by the industry partner, students will submit a status report to the organization that includes an outline of their deliverables and identifies any gaps in research or data that need to be addressed before the project can be completed.
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November 5, 2018Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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December 13, 2018Program end
Program scope
Categories
Skills
performance management human resources employee trainingWhat heights could your organization achieve by implementing a strategic training and development plan? McMaster Continuing Education students can help you overcome your knowledge and performance gaps by developing a custom training module or performance support tool for your organization.
Learners
Final deliverables for each student group include:
- A written report detailing the specific explanations and instructions related to the project assignment.
- (Optional) Each group will complete a 20-minute presentation highlighting their findings and recommendations.
Project timeline
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September 19, 2018Program start
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September 17, 2018Project Scope Meeting
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October 7, 2018Project Kick-Off
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October 11, 2018Project Interim Report
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November 5, 2018Midway Check In
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December 13, 2018Program end
Timeline
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September 19, 2018Program start
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September 17, 2018Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates
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October 7, 2018Project Kick-Off
Remote meeting between designated student team leads and organization to confirm project scope and discuss communication styles and important dates.
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October 11, 2018Project Interim Report
If desired by the industry partner, students will submit a status report to the organization that includes an outline of their deliverables and identifies any gaps in research or data that need to be addressed before the project can be completed.
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November 5, 2018Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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December 13, 2018Program end
Project Examples
Requirements
Students, in groups of 4 or 5, will develop a training program or tool that will help your organization overcome a specific challenge.
Project tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Completing a needs assessment, based on information you have provide for review.
- Providing a training proposal, based on needs assessment outcomes.
- Creating a performance support tool employees can use as a reference.
- Providing an evaluation tool to measure a training initiative outcome.
- Developing appropriate training materials and delivery method(s).
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this program:
Timeline
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September 19, 2018Program start
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September 17, 2018Project Scope Meeting
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October 7, 2018Project Kick-Off
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October 11, 2018Project Interim Report
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November 5, 2018Midway Check In
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December 13, 2018Program end
Timeline
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September 19, 2018Program start
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September 17, 2018Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates
-
October 7, 2018Project Kick-Off
Remote meeting between designated student team leads and organization to confirm project scope and discuss communication styles and important dates.
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October 11, 2018Project Interim Report
If desired by the industry partner, students will submit a status report to the organization that includes an outline of their deliverables and identifies any gaps in research or data that need to be addressed before the project can be completed.
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November 5, 2018Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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December 13, 2018Program end