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Each of the six steps in the Better Work Method is essential for great training—and a great Better Work Score. Keep scrolling to see tips and tricks for success in each of the six phases.

ASSESS
PLAN
BUILD
LEARN
PRACTICE
PERFORM
ASSESS
17 PTS POSSIBLE

Gather Needs & Inputs

Listen to people, data, and the market; identify successes and challenges; and accurately assess your team’s training needs.

Tip #1

Quarterly review is the goldilocks of training—not too long, not too frequent—just right.

Tip #2

The more data inputs you evaluate, the better the final product will be.

Tip #3

Design your training to elicit data, feedback, and actionable insights.

PLAN
18 PTS POSSIBLE

Prioritize for Impact

Identify the most essential objectives and outcomes, and intentionally set milestones for creation and delivery.

Tip #1

Input from trainers, managers, execs, and frontline employees is critical to training success.

Tip #2

The highest-impact training programs offer both onboarding and ongoing learning opportunities.

Tip #3

Reinforce learning across multiple channels including online, group meetings, and one-on-one coaching.

BUILD
16 PTS POSSIBLE

Create Quickly & Collaboratively

Work with teammates at the front lines of the business to develop and iterate on bite-sized training/content.

Tip #1

Documents, emails, and lectures are ineffective learning methods for the modern employee.

Tip #2

The ability to quickly launch content, and change it instantly at scale, maximizes training impact.

Tip #3

Online training is best when it’s bite-sized. Create content that is easy to complete in < 15 minutes.

LEARN
16 PTS POSSIBLE

Meet Learners Where They Are

Push training content to teammates—anywhere, anytime—so they can quickly solve problems in their moment of need.

Tip #1

Training that doesn’t get completed doesn’t drive results. Engaging content encourages adoption.

Tip #2

Deliver relevant information to your team in their moment of need to maximize impact.

Tip #3

Create a searchable hub of content that serves as a single source of truth for your team.

PRACTICE
15 PTS POSSIBLE

Rehearse, Refine, Repeat.

Reinforce skills and information with realistic practice scenarios and receive feedback to fuel improvement.

Tip #1

The best teams practice regularly—and training at work is no exception. Practice skills often.

Tip #2

Use multiple venues (groups, one-on-one, online) to reinforce training and rehearse interactions.

Tip #3

Regular feedback from peers, managers, and trainers is essential for developing skills.

PERFORM
18 PTS POSSIBLE

Do Better Work

Empower the organization to continuously improve, deliver, and quantify results.

Tip #1

Thoughtfully prepared training leads to both improved training metrics and business results.

Tip #2

Doing better work is about more than just delivering results. It’s also about finding meaning at work.

Tip #3

Capture qualitative and quantitative performance metrics to restart the cycle with assessment.