Observers - hdbk10760066

When selecting a TTJA Facilitator, you must carefully compare a

candidate with the checklist of interpersonal skills as well as the special

skills listed above. At a minimum, the candidate should be extremely

familiar with the job analysis and task analysis processes and possess

excellent facilitation skills. Someone who is flexible and can adjust to

changing needs is crucial. Because of the importance of the Facilitator,

if the right person cannot be found, you may consider using outside

experts who have been trained in this particular TTJA process.

Who are

"observers"?

Several types of people might be interested in observing the 3-day

seminar. Most important are those who will be required to develop the

training materials based on the task list that will be produced during the

seminar. These "developers" should attend the entire 3 days, taking notes

on the many training-related discussions. Observing will also help them

follow through with follow-on SAT steps.

Other training staff from your facility training department may want to

learn how to conduct future TTJA seminars and would therefore benefit

from observing the process. These trainers should participate during the

"training" portion and then observe during the "workshop" portion. To

gain TTJA facilitation experience, the Facilitator may ask these trainers to

co-facilitate portions of the seminar.

Procedure writers from your facility may also benefit from observing the

seminar. Since procedures should be based on the tasks required for

competent job performance, this provides an excellent base for ensuring

that all procedures are written as needed, are based on current

information, and have buy-in from the job incumbents.

People from other DOE facilities may also be interested in observing to

see how the process can be used at their own facility. This has helped

save time and money throughout the DOE complex. One caution,

however, is that having observers from other facilities may promote an

unhealthy feeling of "competition" with your facility. Be careful to set a

positive tone when inviting observers from other facilities, and the

Facilitator should be careful to explain the role of observers.

Table-Top Job Analysis

Rev 1: November 3, 1994

Coordinator Guide

5480.20 Seminar Series