The science of training: A decade of progress

    Authors

    E. Salas;J. A. Cannon-Bowers

    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Annu. Rev. Psychol.

    Keywords

    training design; training evaluation; distance training; team training; transfer of training; GOAL ORIENTATION; SELF-EFFICACY; LEARNING OUTCOMES; WORK ORGANIZATIONS; SKILL ACQUISITION; FIELD EXPERIMENT; COMPLEX SKILLS; JOB KNOWLEDGE; PERFORMANCE; MOTIVATION; Psychology; Psychology, Multidisciplinary

    Abstract

    This chapter reviews the training research literature reported over the past decade. We describe the progress in five areas of research including training theory, training needs analysis, antecedent training conditions, training methods and strategies, and posttraining conditions. Our review suggests that advancements have been made that help us understand better the design and delivery of training in organizations, with respect to theory development as well as the quality and quantity of empirical research. We have new tools for analyzing requisite knowledge and skills, and for evaluating training. We know more about factors that influence training effectiveness and transfer of training. Finally, we challenge researchers to find better ways to translate the results of training research into practice.

    Journal Title

    Annual Review of Psychology

    Volume

    52

    Publication Date

    1-1-2001

    Document Type

    Review

    Language

    English

    First Page

    471

    Last Page

    499

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000167463100020

    ISSN

    0066-4308

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