Predicting immediate and longer-term transfer of training

• Published in: Personnel review Vol. 26; no. 3; pp. 201 - 213
• Main Authors: Axtell, Carolyn M, Maitlis, Sally, Yearta, Shawn K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Farnborough MCB UP Ltd 01.01.1997; Emerald Group Publishing Limited
• Subjects: Employees; Employment; Goal setting; Interpersonal communication; Motivation; Skills; Training; Variables; Work environment; United Kingdom > UK; Training; Workplace learning; Autonomy; Interpersonal skills training; Motivation; Skills flexibility

Describes an exploratory investigation conducted to examine factors affecting the initial and sustained transfer of interpersonal skills training to the workplace. Demonstrates the ongoing role of trainee motivation in the immediate and longer term transfer of learned skills to work. Suggests that i...