There are several different methods commonly used today for the Education of Employees. Most companies adopt a method of “blended learning”, using more than a single method. The proper ‘recipe' for each company/project is different.
Method |
Positive |
Negative |
Best Practice |
Notes |
Instructor lead training |
Best retention of basic skills |
Very expensive |
T-Code execution |
Customized is always best |
Bandwidth |
Single Process |
Timing Gap |
Data Accuracy |
Self-Guided, Computer Based Training (CBT) |
Inexpensive, resuable |
Employee motivation impacts results |
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CBT's should be created for almost every Instructor lead class so as to be reused |
Infrequent T-Codes |
Single Process |
Webinars |
Moderate Expense |
Employee Motivation impacts results |
|
Great for workshops, refresher, change management |
Business Expansion |
Instructor Workshops |
Best Transfer of advanced skills |
Very Expensive |
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Super Users should initiate and lead |
Advanced Decision Support |
Support Systems |
Best ROI |
Must be managed and current |
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EPSS systems are used as employees progress through various skills levels |
Upstream and Downstream process knowledge |
Benchmarks & KPISAP Usability |
One-time exceptions |
Basic Decision Support |
Advanced Features |
Co-Worker |
Easy access |
Most expensive
· Susceptible to turnover |
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Single Process |
Benchmarks & KPI |
OJT or Experience |
Best retention |
Expensive for the business until achieved |
Development of Super Users |
The best should drive refresh events |