Job Aids Basics, 2nd Edition

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Avoiding Common Mistakes

At this point in the book, you should have a very good idea of areas that are easy to goof up or some skills you want to polish so you don’t get it wrong. Certainly this book has highlighted some elements, such as how important a legitimate trigger is to the job aid development process, that are critical to achieve success with job aids. If these elements are ignored or done improperly, they can mean the difference between success and failure.

The Most Common Errors

What are the most common mistakes designers are likely to make in creating a job aid? A diverse group of instructional designers, performance consultants, and trainers were asked exactly this question. The group consisted mostly of internal practitioners, ...