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 | Identify bottom-line benefits of successful orientation programs |
| Select critical information employees need to be effective and successful |
| Measure the content of your orientation against some of the most successful orientation programs |
| Set objectives appropriate for your organization |
| Limit content to what is important |
| Eliminate boredom and keep the pace alive |
| Use techniques to involve new employees |
| Avoid pitfalls of ineffective orientation programs |
| Apply orientation design techniques to all new employee situations |
Unit 1: WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
| Orientation: process over time vs. one-day training program |
| Benefits of successful programs |
| HR's role and the supervisor's role |
| How to evaluate your current orientation during the workshop |
| Examples from successful companies |
Unit 2: HOW TO PLAN FOR ORIENTATION
| Who is your typical new employee? |
| What is realistic and achievable? |
| Benefits of including skill objectives |
| Who should be involved and how to gain their cooperation |
| Techniques to identify your organization's needs |
| Safety first: avoid expensive mistakes and accidents |
| How to get supervisors involved in the NEO process |
Unit 3: SELECTING CONTENT AND METHODS
| What new employees need: enough vs. too much |
| Select appropriate methods to deliver timely orientation |
| Review schedules and checklists |
| First day do's and don'ts |
| How to eliminate boredom and other pitfalls |
| How to create opening activities for group orientations |
| 5 key tips on taking plant tours |
| Inviting and guiding guest speakers |
| What audio-visual support is best? |
| Using "self-discovery" orientation and buddy systems |
| How to communicate corporate culture |
| Salaried, hourly, staff and supervisory orientation |
| How to make orientation more self-directed |
Unit 4: EVALUATE YOUR ORIENTATION
| New hire reaction |
| Were learning objectives reached? |
| Does knowledge transfer to the job? |
| How to show cost benefits |
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
| New company start-up orientation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mergers, acquisitions and reorientation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Orienting management families--corporate welcome wagon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Multi-location and intranet delivery ideas
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| 20 reasons to choose an on-site workshop | ||
| ON-SITE PROPOSAL | ON-SITE PROPOSAL |
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