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Building in Success Factors
A smart trainer builds success factors into the training itself. Fol-
lowing tested procedures and practices, such as conducting a needs
assessment and then developing carefully defi ned learning objec-
tives, automatically builds in key success factors. Following are
some other ways you can help to ensure that the training achieves
appropriate results.
Evaluation
Results must be evaluated. Can the learner perform as desired after
the training is completed? Making sure objectives are clearly mea-
surable is one way to do this. Asking questions (see Step Six) at ap-
propriate times during the session is another. Formulate questions
to have on hand to as ...