New Employee Orientation Training

Preparing for the Program

Facilitator’s Timeline

One month prior to the session:

• Send invitation and schedule memo to participants.

• Send invitation to guest facilitators.

• Send memo to participants’ managers.

• Schedule training room.

• Order refreshments.

Two to four weeks prior to the session:

• Send confirmation to participants along with any presession material, such as background reading.

• Obtain necessary equipment and materials.

• Begin preparing for the program.

• Meet with guest facilitators.

One week prior to the session:

• Assemble participant and instructor materials, including handouts and slides.

• Double-check participant registration.

The day before the session:

• Double-check all materials.

• Check on room set-up.

• Review your program; conduct your own dress ...