The Role of Induction and Training in Team Effectiveness

2003 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Atkins ◽  
Guinevere Gilbert
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Team Effectiveness ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Project Teams ◽  
Anecdotal Evidence ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Areas Of Concern ◽  
And Training

Anecdotal evidence suggests that throughout project environments there are inadequate induction and training programs for project teams. Resultant issues include poor scope of works and a lack of communication for both project teams and project managers. This research is designed to evaluate why these problems occur and provide direction as to how these can be minimized. The case studies selected for this research have noted failures or issues in relation to project teams providing a service to major clients. The researchers discovered that there was a significant lack of management support for such a program, which cascaded into other areas of concern such as inadequate training, lack of internal processes, and a client lack of confidence to deliver.

scholarly journals Integrating a FISH imaging system into the cytology laboratory

CytoJournal ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Denice Smith ◽  
Matt Riding ◽  
Kim Oswald ◽  
Joel S. Bentz
Keyword(s):  
Training Programs ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Job Descriptions ◽  
Hard Drives ◽  
Financial Investment ◽  
Automated Scanning ◽  
Space Requirements ◽  
And Training

We have implemented an interactive imaging system for the interpretation of UroVysion fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) to improve throughput, productivity, quality control and diagnostic accuracy. We describe the Duet imaging system, our experiences with implementation, and outline the financial investment, space requirements, information technology needs, validation, and training of cytotechnologists needed to integrate such a system into a cytology laboratory. Before purchasing the imaging system, we evaluated and validated the instrument at our facility. Implementation required slide preparation changes, IT modifications, development of training programs, and revision of job descriptions for cytotechnologists. A darkened room was built to house the automated scanning station and microscope, as well as two imaging stations. IT changes included generation of storage for archival images on the LAN, addition of external hard drives for back-up, and changes to cable connections for communication between remote locations. Training programs for cytotechnologists, and pathologists/fellows/residents were developed, and cytotechnologists were integrated into multiple steps of the process. The imaging system has resulted in increased productivity for pathologists, concomitant with an expanded role of cytotechnologists in multiple critical steps, including FISH, scan setup, reclassification, and initial interpretation.

Pharmacy Technician Educators' Attitudes toward Education and Training Requirements for Pharmacy Technicians

2000 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 133-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathy D Moscou
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Training Requirements ◽  
Pharmacy Technician ◽  
National Examination ◽  
Pharmacy Technicians ◽  
And Training

Objective: To poll members of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) to determine their attitudes toward the level of education and training necessary for pharmacy technicians to perform current and expanded duties. Methods: A convenience survey was developed and sent to 130 PTEC member training programs. PTEC members include directors of college, vocational, and on-the-job training programs. Results: Thirty-seven PTEC members responded, yielding a response rate of 28.5%. Responses reflected the opinions of directors of pharmacy technician programs from 19 states. All respondents agreed that the length of training for pharmacy technicians should be standardized. They also agreed that minimum competencies should be established for pharmacy technicians and that examination should be required to obtain certification or licensure that would then enable the technician to be employed in the field. Conclusions: The use of pharmacy technicians will likely increase, as will the duties pharmacy technicians perform. Expansion of the role of pharmacy technicians, however, must be in tandem with standardizing training and establishment of competencies for pharmacy technicians. Increased responsibilities should be commensurate with increased education and national examination should be required to determine competency.

Dynamics of Public Training in a University Setting

2015 ◽  
pp. 281-295
Author(s):  
Bantu Morolong ◽  
Rebecca Lekoko ◽  
Veronica Magang
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Relevance Feedback ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
General Consensus ◽  
University Of Botswana ◽  
The University ◽  
University Setting ◽  
And Training

The case presented in this chapter submits a general consensus about the role of leadership in a university public training program. Focusing on short training programs provided by the Centre for Continuing Education of the University of Botswana, there are some indications that the effectiveness of these training is compromised by a number of issues. Emerging from reflective evaluations and experiences from coordinators are issues of relevance, feedback loop, inclusiveness and training goals. In the light of our understanding of different goals of training, it becomes clear that current public training at the University of Botswana focus more on the conceptual understanding along with occupational at the expense of other areas of public training. The analysis reveals some shortcomings in a number of aspects that calls for a multi-task, multi-skilled leader who can serve well as a strategic decision-maker, partner with clients; skilled designer and marketer of training programs.

The Role of Instructional Design in Transformative Learning

2020 ◽  
pp. 58-74
Author(s):  
Kimberley Gordon ◽  
Luanne Lewis ◽  
Jill Auten
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Modular Approach ◽  
Planning Tool ◽  
And Training

As transformative learning is rooted in the belief that humans make meaning of their experiences, the incorporation of instructional design (ID) techniques in classroom management as a planning tool is well suited to learning environments in which the facilitator subscribes to Mezirow's theory. ID refers to a systematic process for developing instruction by following a prescribed model focused on accomplishment of desired learning outcomes. ID provides a clear, direct map to guide educators through the creation of lessons in accordance with curriculum expectations. ID is an appropriate tool for the practitioners of the three primary learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Reiser and Dempsey described ID as a systematic progression of steps undertaken to develop education and training programs in a consistent and reliable fashion; it enables educators to take a modular approach to delivery of learning. This chapter explores the role of instructional design in transformative learning.

scholarly journals Do Agile Managed Information Systems Projects Fail Due to a Lack of Emotional Intelligence?

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tan Trung Luong ◽  
Uthayasankar Sivarajah ◽  
Vishanth Weerakkody
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Agile Development ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Staffing And Training ◽  
And Training ◽  
Agile Teams

Abstract Agile development methodologies (ADM) have become a widely implemented project management approach in Information Systems (IS). Yet, along with its growing popularity, the amount of concerns raised in regard to human related challenges caused by applying ADM are rapidly increasing. Nevertheless, the extant scholarly literature has neglected to identify the primary origins and reasons of these challenges. The purpose of this study is therefore to examine if these human related challenges are related to a lack of Emotional Intelligence (EI) by means of a quantitative approach. From a sample of 194 agile practitioners, EI was found to be significantly correlated to human related challenges in agile teams in terms of anxiety, motivation, mutual trust and communication competence. Hence, these findings offer important new knowledge for IS-scholars, project managers and human resource practitioners, about the vital role of EI for staffing and training of agile managed IS-projects.

scholarly journals Role of Business Incubators as a Tool for Entrepreneurship Development: The Mediating and Moderating Role of Business Start-Up and Government Regulations

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cai Li ◽  
Naveed Ahmed ◽  
Sikandar Ali Qalati ◽  
Asadullah Khan ◽  
Shumaila Naz
Keyword(s):  
Training Programs ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Business Incubators ◽  
Government Regulations ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Entrepreneurial Spirit ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
And Training

Business incubators create value by combining the entrepreneurial spirit of start-ups with the resources that are typically available to new businesses. It is widely recognized that knowledge-based entrepreneurial companies are the main creators of economic growth, and such enterprises require special business development services. Therefore, the study aims to examine the role of business incubators in providing greater services (networking services, capital support, and training programs) in entrepreneurship development. Secondly, it also examines the mediating and moderating role of business start-up and government regulations for entrepreneurship. Using a quantitative methodology, we examine 567 samples through structural equation modeling. We find that the business incubators are playing an effective mediating role in providing networking services, capital support, and training programs to individuals and entrepreneurs, which are significant for entrepreneurship development, whereas business start-up positively mediates the relationship between networking services, capital support, training programs, and entrepreneurship development. Government regulations for entrepreneurship have a direct effect on entrepreneurship development. More importantly, government regulations for entrepreneurship have a positive moderating effect between business start-up and entrepreneurship development. Our study identifies the critical resources needed to improve the quality of business incubators and to ensure the availability of such resources to improve entrepreneurship development.

New Problems in Community Health: Implications for Residency and Training Programs

1973 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. D. Richter
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
New York ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Health Officer ◽  
Public Health Workers ◽  
And Training

Schistosomiasis in Egypt and slum housing in New York City are examples of the kinds of problems which require public health workers to look beyond conventional medical horizons. The role of public health workers needs to be expanded beyond the traditional administrative boundaries for government and the academic world. The writer advocates changed and closer institutional relationships between training centers and client communities, and more active roles for a greater number of community health professionals as part of their graduate educational experience. This is consistent with the idea that educational training programs have to prepare their graduates for career patterns with greater action and initiative. The health officership, with its far-reaching mandate for involvement in all aspects of community health, is suggested as an instrument through which academic involvement in community health can be mediated. At the same time, the role of the health officer needs to be redefined as the community's “ecologic triage officer.” Involvement with the health officer's problems will broaden an institution's approach to community health because these problems reach beyond medical care. The professional roles associated with many of the major new problems of community health will require closer structural relationships between governmental-type field settings and academic residency and training programs.

scholarly journals Overdose prevention in injecting opioid users: The role of substance abuse treatment and training programs

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Sarasa-Renedo ◽  
Albert Espelt ◽  
Cinta Folch ◽  
Carmen Vecino ◽  
Xavier Majó ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Substance Abuse Treatment ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Overdose Prevention ◽  
Abuse Treatment ◽  
Opioid Users ◽  
And Training

Increasing the effectiveness of global virtual teams

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 5-7
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Virtual Teams ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Team Effectiveness ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Project Teams ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This paper is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings International teams working on a virtual basis are becoming more common. Managers can optimize the performance of project teams by focusing on communication, trust, commitment, and other aspects likely to impact team effectiveness. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value The paper saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent, information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Role of specialized tourism projects based on the national fairytale symbols in patriotic education of children

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 70-84
Author(s):  
Екатерина Агамирова ◽  
Ekaterina Agamirova ◽  
Елизавета Агамирова ◽  
Elizaveta Agamirova
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Local History ◽  
Emotional Connection ◽  
Children's Education ◽  
Patriotic Education ◽  
Folk Hero ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
And Training

The article is devoted to specialized tourism projects, which are focused on the formation and development of patriotism in young children. In recent years, the problems of patriotic education take key place in national and regional educational and training programs. However, as it is noted in the article, not enough attention is paid to development of patriotism in young children, who are most susceptible to the effects of various forms and pass through one of the most important stages in the formation of identity. The article highlights the features and techniques of children´s patriotic development and justifies importance of emotional connection with a territory or place in formation of this feeling in children. The article also shows that the development of specialized tourism and local history projects can be an instrument of formation and promotion of images of national heroes and patriotism in general. The article describes a specialized project "Fairytale Map of Russia". The authors have revealed the potential for its use in children´s educational and training programs for the development of patriotism. The main objective of creating an image of the national folk hero is the selection and positioning of its strengths and qualities, which in most cases are the basis for the formation of the child´s personality and can be used for the development of patriotic characteristics of children. The article presents the description of Russian national fairytale heroes that may be the basis for an empirical image for the generation a sense of love of country in young children. The authors have determined that the use of submitted fairytale images allows solving a number of key tasks associated with different areas of children’s education. In the article the connection between common educational functions and the functions of patriotism is revealed; and categorization of folk images of national fairytale heroes on the basis of their impact on the development of certain common cultural and patriotic qualities is provided.

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