Human Resource Development Masterclass

Training Transfer & Sustainment

December 14, 2021 Academy of Human Resource Development Season 2 Episode 6
Human Resource Development Masterclass
Training Transfer & Sustainment
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In this sixth episode of Season 2, guests Dr. Fredrick Muyia Nafukho (Texas A&M University) and Dr. Wendy E.A. Ruona (University of Georgia) discuss Training Transfer & Sustainment, including:

  • What we mean by “training transfer” and why it’s an important concept in HRD.
  • The components of the transfer system, and which of those components are most likely to impact transfer.
  • Which components are most critical at the different stages of the transfer process.
  • The important role that managers and peers play in the transfer process.
  • How HRD professionals can design and develop training in a way that increases the chances that the learning will transfer back to the job.
  • Advice for HRD professionals who are starting to consider the process of transfer in their own organizations.
  • and much more.


In the first part of the episode, Fred and Wendy meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, they are together to discuss their shared interest in Training Transfer & Sustainment.

For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials not included in this episode.

This episode is sponsored by: Educational Human Resource Development program at Texas A&M University – check them out at https://eahr.tamu.edu/; and by University of Georgia Graduate Program in Adult Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development – check them out at https://coe.uga.edu/academics/concentrations/learning-leadership-and-organization-development.

Introductions
Conversation with Dr. Fredrick Muyia Nafukho
Conversation with Dr. Wendy E.A. Ruona
Group conversation with Fred and Wendy
Wrap-up