This document provides instructions and a checklist for a benchmark assignment on training and development. It outlines 7 required sections for the paper: introduction, goals for training, processes and procedures after training, strategies to meet goals and drive results, supporting employees in training, a visual for the training exercise, and references. It also provides details on the assignment, which involves developing a 1,000 word written description and visual for a small training exercise to address an identified area for improvement within the student's organization. Key areas to be covered in the training include goals, changes, strategies, expected performance and results, and support for employees.

1. HRM635 Module 5 Grading Checklist- Benchmark Assignment-
Training & Development (Rev. 3-24-16)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENT:
Use this document as a checklist to help make sure you
covered all the required content, structure, and mechanical
expectations.
Content (Student should structure the paper into sections
below.)
Student
should use mark the box below as a checklist.
Section 1- Introduction
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Use this header): what the memo is going to be about; it
mentions the upcoming sections.
Section 2- Goals for the Training
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hat goal is the organization trying to accomplish?
Section 3-
Processes and Procedures Implemented After Training
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Use this header): What processes or procedures will change
after the training?
Section 4-
Strategies in the Training to Meet Goals and Drive Successful
Business Results
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2. Use this header): Answer the following 3 questions in order:
1.
Describe the strategies or actions involved in the training
exercise to meet established goals.
2.
What is the expected performance or applications after the
training?
3.
How will the strategies drive successful business results and
improve employee performance?
Section 5- Supporting Employee in Training
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Use this header):
Answer the following 3 questions in order:
1.
How will the organization provide support to the employees
receiving training?
2.
To new employees?
3.
Does this support consider strengths and weaknesses within the
organization?
Section 6-
Visual for Training Exercise
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The training includes a detailed visual representation that
supports the training exercise for the organization. The visual is
well developed and clearly prepares employees for the training.
Examples of visual representations might include:
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A new flowchart for the process
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A checklist for the employee
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A poster for the workplace
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A job aid to use at the computer
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A digital templates
to use on the computer
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A quiz that that tests the learner about the training
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A form that must be completed or submitted to perform a task
Section 7- References
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Use this header): has at least 2 peer-reviewed/scholarly
references from the databases within the library. The references
are also integrated within the paper.

4. Organization / Development
Student
should use mark the box below as a checklist.
The 7 required sections are organized separately in sequence as
listed in the Content section.
The memo is at least 1000 words in length (excluding references
and headers) size 12 Times New Roman font with double
spacing text.
Each section is labelled with the header prescribed above.
Mechanics
Student
should use mark the box below as a checklist.
Formatting or layout and graphics are pleasing to the eye (font,
colors, spacing).
Rules of grammar, word usage, punctuation, capitalization, and
spelling are followed.
Sentences are complete, clear, varied, and concise with proper
syntax.
Used size 12 Times New Roman font for main body text and
References.
Used
double spacing between sentences and in References section.

5. Details:
Training and development prompts a change within an
organization. The goal of training is to identify areas for
improvement and develop materials and opportunities to educate
employees in order to support growth.
For this assignment, you are required to develop a small
training exercise. Review your needs assessment and previous
observations conducted on your work environment to help
identify one area for improvement that would benefit a part of
your organization. This training exercise does not need to be
implemented, but should include at least one deliverable that
you could use during the training exercise. As you are
reviewing your organization, consider employee engagement,
systems, procedures, communication, and the culture within the
organization. These are suggestions for possible areas that could
benefit from a training exercise. The training must include the
following:
What goal is the organization trying to accomplish?
What processes or procedures will change after the training?
Describe the strategies or actions involved in the training
exercise to meet established goals. What is the expected
performance or applications after the training? How will the
strategies drive successful business results and improve
employee performance?
How will the organization provide support to the employees
receiving training? To new employees? Does this support
consider strengths and weaknesses within the organization?
You are required to develop a written description (1,000 words)
including one visual for your training exercise. Be sure to take
time to analyze your work surroundings and identify a need for
further training and development.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.

6. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please
refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.