CHAPTER 2

What Is Structured On-the-Job Training?

Chapter Overview

• Recognize that OJT and SOJT are not the same thing.

• Treat what happens after formal training seriously.

• Understand that structuring OJT requires a significant time investment.

• Don’t measure training success in attendee counts, but in behavior change.

One of the biggest obstacles initially faced on the path to developing a structured on-the-job training program is simply understanding what the term means, and ensuring everyone else involved agrees with the definition.

Define Your SOJT Program

In its most foundational form, SOJT is simply treating on-the-job training ...

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