Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n JIT training requires a mindset-shift among corporate trainers, but it\u2019s by no means a novel idea.<\/p>\n Thanks to smartphones and the internet, we\u2019re often practicing just in time training in everyday life. Think of how often you google the spelling of a word or look up a recipe. Instead of storing that information long-term, you\u2019re accessing it when precisely you need to use it.<\/p>\n Modern learners expect information to be available at their fingertips, the way it is in their personal lives. The benefits of on-demand training don\u2019t end with meeting modern expectations, though.<\/p>\n Some of the direct improvements you can expect from just in time training include:<\/p>\n With up-to-date information available at the touch of a button, employees can do their jobs more accurately, and make fewer mistakes. Preventing rework is a key part of improving return on training investment, so this has a direct impact on your bottom line, too.<\/p>\n Just in time training can also save you eLearning development time<\/strong><\/a>. By adding updated content to existing courses, and creating bite-sized pieces of information, you reduce the need to revise entire courses when they become outdated.<\/p>\n Do you want employees to be able to improve their knowledge and skills on their way to work, or during their lunch break? The brief and punchy nature of just in time training content makes mobile learning<\/strong><\/a> easier than ever.<\/p>\n JIT training might just represent the most direct link between training and improved performance. Because knowledge is available precisely when it\u2019s needed, employees are able to use their learnings to improve their performance right then and there.<\/p>\n Just in time training puts the control back into learners\u2019 hands. This makes for a more confident, self-assured workforce. Because employees know that the information they need will be at their fingertips when they need it most.<\/p>\n Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n The proactive and self-driven process of looking up just in time materials also makes for more engaged learners, than passively absorbing training courses.<\/p>\n By using JIT training, employees only need to retain the most crucial and long-term information<\/strong><\/a> for their jobs. Anything else can be looked up as and when it\u2019s needed. This means your employees benefit from less clutter and reduced information overload.<\/p>\n This is a simple fact of human nature and works in your favor when practicing JIT training. When employees have an immediate need to apply a new skill, their focus, and determination to learn it will be stronger.<\/p>\n Just in time training is particularly beneficial to industries that must remain efficient and current to survive. This includes industries like Healthcare<\/strong><\/a>, where detailed information is often required urgently.<\/p>\n Within healthcare, information is required just in time when professionals are busy with tasks like: Of course, all of this information would be impractical to train upfront or to remember long-term. And it\u2019s usually needed in a hurry. So, it\u2019s better for employees to access what they need in a well-documented database, or through a just in time training program.<\/p>\n Then, in the Information and Communications (ICT) sector<\/strong><\/a>, fast-changing and complex technologies mean that software developers and other professionals often need updated information on the job. For example, new software libraries for Java are constantly being introduced, despite the language being decades old. How are software developers expected to keep up with these changes? JIT training!<\/p>\n Just in time training is also invaluable for professionals who need to look up problems they\u2019re experiencing, and compare them to tested solutions. JIT training helps ICT professionals compare solutions for efficiency, speed, and longevity. In the long term, this can translate into significant savings for their organizations.<\/p>\n So, you\u2019re convinced that just in time training is \u201call the rage\u201d for a reason. But here\u2019s the big question\u2026 how do you apply it in the workplace?<\/p>\n In an active learning culture<\/strong><\/a>, employees are not passive recipients of training. Instead, they actively seek out new knowledge and skills for themselves. Self-driven learning is an important mindset when it comes to JIT training.<\/p>\n Bite-sized (or micro) content is preferable, but it can be in any form you choose, like written content, infographics, and video.<\/p>\n For just in time training to be applied successfully, all information on your learning management system<\/strong><\/a> (LMS) needs to be searchable and well-organized. So make sure that you choose an LMS that allows full control over the structure, usability and visual appeal of your content.<\/p>\n Now that you\u2019ve got your content set up in bite-sizes, easy-to-find chunks, don\u2019t use the LMS as a passive knowledge repository. Where possible, give learners access to trainers or subject matter experts through your LMS. This way they can ask questions by using direct messaging or forums, for example.<\/p>\n While most on-demand training will be asynchronous, providing access to experts can re-introduce an element of social learning<\/strong><\/a> into the training program.<\/p>\n Finally, don\u2019t fly blind. You\u2019ll know more about the sort of information your learners need on the spot by setting up analytics on your LMS. Gather data about how your employees use the content, what they look for most often, and take care to explore the analytics and data gathering features your LMS offers<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n In our fast-changing world, embracing just in time training can be the difference between staying on the cutting edge, and getting left behind. Start incorporating just in time training today to build a workforce that\u2019s confident and well-equipped to succeed.<\/p>\nThe Benefits Of Just In Time Training<\/h2>\n
Improved accuracy<\/h3>\n
Cheap and fast updates<\/h3>\n
Accessible training on the go<\/h3>\n
Improved overall performance
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\nMore confident and engaged learners<\/h3>\n
Improved knowledge retention<\/h3>\n
People learn better when they have to learn<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Importance of JIT in Time-poor Industries<\/h2>\n
\n\u25cf Looking up best practices for dealing with sensitive matters
\n\u25cf Researching side effects of drugs and treatments
\n\u25cf Comparing the details of different drugs and pharmaceutical information options<\/p>\nHow To Apply JIT Training Successfully In The Workplace<\/h2>\n
1.\u00a0Work toward developing an active learning culture<\/h3>\n
2.\u00a0Develop easily absorbed training material<\/h3>\n
3.\u00a0Help learners access the subject matter experts<\/h3>\n
4. Understand what learners need<\/h3>\n
Use Your LMS To Facilitate Successful JIT Training<\/h2>\n