Professional Development Flashcards

Which type of learning is characterized by employees acquiring skills through on-the-job experience without formal instruction?

Answer: Informal learning

Informal learning occurs through experience, observation, and practice on the job rather than structured programs.

A 70-20-10 learning model suggests that what percentage of development comes from formal training?

Answer: 10%

The 70-20-10 model holds that 10% of development comes from formal coursework, 20% from social learning, and 70% from on-the-job experience.

Which assessment method uses feedback from supervisors, peers, direct reports, and self-ratings to evaluate an employee's competencies?

Answer: 360-degree feedback

360-degree feedback gathers input from multiple rater groups surrounding the employee to provide a comprehensive development picture.

What is the primary goal of a leadership pipeline model in professional development?

Answer: Identifying and preparing high-potential employees for future leadership roles

A leadership pipeline systematically develops talent at each organizational level so successors are ready when leadership positions open.

When designing a mentoring program, which pairing approach is generally most effective?

Answer: Pairing employees with a senior leader from a different department

Cross-departmental mentoring avoids reporting-relationship conflicts and broadens the mentee's organizational perspective.

Which kirkpatrick evaluation level measures whether participants actually apply learning back on the job?

Answer: Level 3 – Behavior

Kirkpatrick's Level 3 (Behavior) assesses transfer of learning by observing changes in on-the-job performance after training.

An individual development plan (IDP) is most effective when it is created by:

Answer: The employee in partnership with their manager

IDPs co-created by the employee and manager generate higher commitment because both parties share ownership of the development goals.