Assignment: Corporate T&D Best Practices Activity

STEP 1: Research and examine what you can find on companies regarding their training practices. Search widely as you may not necessarily find enough information just from the company's website. Also, consult popular press and trade publications (i.e., newspaper articles, T&D trade publications).

Some possible companies to consider exploring include (an extensive but certainly not exhaustive list):

Saturn                             Ford                           Pepsi
Google                             Apple                         General Electric
Harley Davidson                McDonalds                  General Mills
Southwest Airlines            Coca-Cola                   Toyota
Four Seasons                   Cheesecake Factory     Starbucks
Wal-Mart                          Chick-Fil-A                 General Motors
Procter & Gamble              Zappos                      Verizon

STEP 2: Identify three best practices that are related to training and development specifically (not simply best practices of the organization like being environmentally friendly).

One each from three different companies, not three from the same company.

STEP 3: Complete the activity worksheet below, using as much space as necessary. Be as precise and detailed as possible with your responses.

BEST PRACTICE #1:

1. In a single paragraph specifically describe the best practice below.

2. With what type or types of training does this practice most closely align? (e.g., lecture, simulation, role play, etc.)

BEST PRACTICE #2:

1. In a single paragraph specifically describe the best practice below.

2. With what type or types of training does this practice most closely align? (e.g., lecture, simulation, role play, etc.)

BEST PRACTICE #3:

1. In a single paragraph specifically describe the best practice below.

2. With what type or types of training does this practice most closely align? (e.g., lecture, simulation, role play, etc.)