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XYZ Corporation XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Training Evaluation 1
XYZ Corporation XYZ Training 2.0
Training Program Evaluation
Conducted by the following students in the USU MS Instructional Technology Program:
Patrick Cassity
Justin Gast Kyle Loosle Lori Maher
Richard Mckenna Shawn Pollock
Jan Reese Stephanie Anne Roos
Christian Smith Ann Yandell
Instructor: Dr. Nick Eastmond
Evaluation and Research in Instructional Technology & the Learning
Sciences (INST 6510) class during the 2011 Spring Semester
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Executive Summary
This report summarizes the findings of an evaluation of the XYZ TRAINING
(name has been changed) 2.0 training method designed and developed by the
XYZ Corporation Learning/Training department and currently being utilized by
retail employees. The evaluation sought to discover how XYZ TRAINING 2.0 is
currently being used as well as if there needs to be another iteration of the XYZ
TRAINING training. Data was gathered using surveys developed for this
evaluation. The results show that XYZ TRAINING 2.0 is being used in every retail
store interviewed and that the overall opinion of it is favorable. Results also
indicate that XYZ TRAINING 2.0 is effective overall in helping employees achieve
the goals of the program. The other research question was if the XYZ Training
2.0 program needed another iteration and the results indicate that it is not
necessary, but there are enough improvement suggestions for a XYZ TRAINING
3.0, should that course of action be chosen.
Introduction
The XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training program was designed and developed to be a
successor to the MAGIC training program, a program which previous XYZ
Corporation employees were trained on. This program was created to assist XYZ
Corporation employees both old and new on techniques to approach customers
as well as how to effectively sell products. The program has been in place for
approximately one year. XYZ Corporation administrators requested an evaluation
to assess its effectiveness. The study was conducted by a group of 10 INST
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6510 students in Dr. Nick Eastmond’s Evaluation and Research in Instructional
Technology & the Learning Sciences (INST 6510) class during the 2011 Spring
Semester. The evaluation was conceived and deployed by Tali Ramos, graduate
of the USU MS Instructional Technology program and current XYZ Corporation
employee. The evaluation was conducted through qualitative information
gathered from XYZ Corporation stores across the US continent. Data were
gathered from surveys conducted in person as well as via the telephone by the
students in the evaluation group.
The XYZ Training 2.0 program is a training program for new and existing
employees stationed at any of the US retail stores. It was first introduced to
existing employees in 2010 via the XYZ Corporation All Store Meetings. The
purpose of the training program is to assist employees in skill development for
approaching store patrons for customer service, educating new employees on
product knowledge, as well as training employees on sales skills. The XYZ
TRAINING 2.0 program consists of several steps as represented by the acronym
XYZ TRAINING: Smile, Talk, (Be) Available, and Rapid. Each of these steps
also has substeps to guide the employees in approaching guests so that there is
consistency and effectiveness in their approach. Videos created by the XYZ
Corporation Learning Department are shown to all employees as well as all new
hires to demonstrate and train on the program.
The task for the XYZ Corporation student evaluation group was to answer two
evaluation questions:
I) How are team members using XYZ TRAINING 2.0 (SUPER XYZ TRAINING
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SELLING) to engage guests?
2) What does the next level of XYZ TRAINING look like?
We planned on answering these evaluation questions by interviewing current
retail employees and store mangers, and using this qualitative data to asses the
current standing of the XYZ TRAINING 2.0 program as well as what could be
included for the next iteration. By gaining this feedback from current Store
Managers and Team Members we hoped to gain the insight needed to address
the above research questions.
Orientation to the Training Materials
Our team reviewed a collection of videos and documents created for the XYZ
TRAINING 2.0 program developed by the XYZ Corporation Learning department.
The videos were developed to introduce the program to retail store employees
and as well as to assist them in how to implement the program in their daily
duties. There are three videos in total: XYZ TRAINING Guest Engagement
Model Video, SuperXYZ TRAINING Selling Video, XYZ Training Coach Video.
Each video has a different purpose and focus of its presentation. Documents that
were reviewed also included the training materials from the All Stores Meeting
when the program was first being introduced, as well as some documents
relating to the plans for the implementation of the XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training
project.
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Our evaluation team first viewed the videos in a meeting that we had with the
Store Manager of the Layton, UT store on January 28th, 2011. There we were
introduced to the store layout and were able to view the training videos given to
all new trainees. The video and documents were also posted online for team
members to review on their own time and pace. By viewing these materials and
discussing some of its contents with the Layton, UT Store Manager, our
evaluation team was able to gain some valuable insights into what the XYZ
TRAINING 2.0 program is about and how it is presented to its employees. We
felt that this on-site visit offered a solid foundation for the evaluation.
Method
To gather data for this evaluation study, our team developed our own instruments
instead of trying to locate and adapt existing ones. To coordinate development of
these instruments to most effectively gather the information that we were looking
for, we focused the creation of the survey questions around our two previously
mentioned research questions as well as used levels 3 and level 4 of
Kirkpatrick’s Four-Level Training Evaluation Model. All questions for the survey
were targeted to address one of these two levels as well as the two basic
research questions.
We developed two different survey instruments, one targeted for Store
Managers and the other for the retail store employees. The questionnaire for the
Store Managers consisted of twenty-seven questions, broken down into four
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main categories: Value, Training/Coaching, Results, and Suggestions. A copy of
the survey instruments is provided in Appendix 1. The Sales Team Member
questionnaire consisted of thirteen questions, four of which were ratings
questions based on a five point Likert scale, with one being the least useful and
five being the most useful. The pilot test of these surveys was conducted at the
Orem, UT XYZ Corporation location, with minor changes to the survey
instruments made afterwards. These minor changes included adding a final
question to the Sales Team Member survey bringing the total to fourteen
questions. The surveys for the pilot study were conducted face-to-face with the
rest of the surveys completed later via telephone. After the pilot study was
completed and changes made, evaluators in the group were given an
assignment of names and stores to contact across the country. Some of the
states included on the list were California, Pennsylvania, Utah, etc. Included in
these assignments were schedules for the Store Managers as well as the Team
Members to be interviewed and store phone numbers.
Limitations
There were multiple limitations for this evaluation. First, there were strict
deadlines that were given to the evaluation team for gathering data. The team
was informed of the opportunity to conduct face-to-face interviews in Orem, UT
for the pilot study only days before the actually meeting date. Because of this
short notice, only one team member was able to attend. In addition, many team
members and Store Managers were not available by phone at the appointed
times, making it difficult to collect all of the desired data. In all, the evaluation
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group was given 150 employees to interview, but we only reached 46 team
members and 15 Managers.
Additionally, there were budget limitations which made it difficult for some
researchers to make long distance calls to some of the states in areas outside of
their residence.
Time constraints were also a large factor. Many of the students who were
participants in the research group are also working professionals and were not
able to call their assigned employees at the appointed times.
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Data Analysis
Results of the surveys are divided up into team member results as well as the
Store Manager results. Each section that follows shows the quantitative and the
qualitative results of each survey, along with an evaluation of that data.
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Team Member Results:
How long has it been since you completed XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Training?
Statistic Value
Total Responses 46
How helpful do you feel the XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Training has been in improving
your guest engagement skills?
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# Answer
Response %
1 1 -Not Helpful
0 0%
2 2 - Somewhat Unhelpful
2 4%
3 3 -Neutral
11 24%
4 4- Somewhat Helpful
21 46%
5 5- Very Helpful
12 26%
Total 46 100%
Statistic Value
Min Value 2
Max Value 5
Mean 3.93
Variance 0.68
Standard Deviation 0.83
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Total Responses 46
Rate how confident you felt about engaging guests immediately after completing
XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training.
# Answer
Response %
1 1 - Not Confident At All
0 0%
2 2 - Not Very Confident
2 4%
3 3 - Neutral
4 9%
4 4 - Somewhat Confident
12 26%
5 5 - Very Confident
28 61%
Total 46 100%
Statistic Value
Min Value 2
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Max Value 5
Mean 4.43
Variance 0.70
Standard Deviation 0.83
Total Responses 46
How useful are the observation and feedback sessions in helping you to improve
guest engagement?
# Answer
Response %
1 1 -Very Useless
2 4%
2 2 - Useless
0 0%
3 3 - Neutral
9 20%
4 4 - Somewhat Useful
18 39%
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5 5 - Very Useful
17 37%
Total 46 100%
Statistic Value
Min Value 1
Max Value 5
Mean 4.04
Variance 0.98
Standard Deviation 0.99
Total Responses 46
How much, if any, did your product knowledge increase as a result of completing
XYZ TRAINING 2.0?
# Answer
Response %
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1 1- None
4 9%
2 2 - A Little
6 13%
3 3 - Somewhat
16 35%
4 4 - A Lot
7 15%
5 5 - Very Much
13 28%
Total 46 100%
Statistic Value
Min Value 1
Max Value 5
Mean 3.41
Variance 1.63
Standard Deviation 1.27
Total Responses 46
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Has your guest engagement technique improved over time? If so, in what ways?
Of the 46 responses, 97.83% people said that it helped them improve their
technique. Two of the biggest things reported to have been gained from the
training were how to approach guests and that using product knowledge helped
them sell better. A few team members also mentioned becoming more
comfortable with asking questions and having the confidence to approach people
as their techniques were developed.
Do you think your guest engagement technique has resulted in increased sales?
If so, how?
Almost all team members, 98%, believe that their guest engagement technique
does result in increased sales. Responses were divided about why they were
able to achieve increased sales, however, 27% believe sales increased due to
their ability to communicate with guests, 33% believe their 2-minute selling
technique was the key to increased sales, and another 27% of team members
believe they are able to increase sales because of product knowledge.
Can you give an example of how XYZ TRAINING 2.0 created a solution in a
guest engagement situation?
One person said that the training had helped with how to “interact” with
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customers rather than just be a salesman, and that selling is all about how you
approach the customer . Most team members mentioned that they ask more
open-ended questions. Another example of what seemed to help was being able
to answer all the customers' questions and then to take them to the closest
match with the product that they are looking for.
When you are helping guests, what issues do you encounter, if any, that XYZ
TRAINING 2.0 does not cover?
Of team members surveyed, 40% indicated they felt XYZ TRAINING 2.0 was
adequate in covering issues of guest engagement. The most common
suggestion for additional training in XYZ TRAINING 2.0 was the 12% of team
members who suggested they would like training on how to handle situations
where there are out of stock items or with having techniques for dealing with
disgruntled guests. The second most frequent suggestion by 6% of team
members was concerned with how to deal with guests who don’t want to be
helped or how to help guests when team members are also fielding an in-store
phone call. Another 4% wished they knew more about both product knowledge
and how to accept coupons.
It should be noted the survey answers indicated concerns that the XYZ
TRAINING 2.0 program does not take into consideration that some of the
guidelines are affected by the team member's job duty. For example, if they are
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doing returns, service at the service desk, or being on the register they cannot
leave their posts to show the customer products. On the team member survey we
did not record the team member’s position to indicate if lack of training is isolated
more toward specialized tasks.
Two percent of team members listed the following issues they have encountered:
selling an item can often take longer then two minutes, dealing with damaged
items, returning items, knowing customers pricing/price matching, keeping
communication fluid with customer while waiting for manager to show up, selling
warranties, dealing with isle information not matching with information shown on
the register, showing customers how to shop online, demonstrating the Store
Ordering Process (SOS), and making good suggestions to guests.
Is there anything that prevents you from engaging guests according to the XYZ
TRAINING 2.0 model? If so, what aspect?
The majority (60%) of team members felt there was nothing impeding their ability
to engage guests according to the XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Model. However, 22% felt
the challenges of multitasking frequently prevented them from engaging with
guests, while 6% reported having trouble with customers avoiding them, and 4%
reported they were involved with a phone call with another customer and could
not engage a guest standing right in front of them.
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Two percent of team members listed the following issues they have encountered:
parents being occupied with children, language barriers, and guests talking on
their cell phones.
What aspect of XYZ TRAINING 2.0 guest engagement do you find most difficult
to implement?
It was reported by 37% of the team members that they had no difficulty
implementing the XYZ TRAINING aspects of “Smile”, “Talk”, “Available”, and
“Rapid”. However, the majority of the feedback, stated that meeting the
prescription to be both “Rapid” and “Available” were the most difficult to
implement in practice. This challenge was especially difficult on busy days with a
limited amount of team members.
Responding in “Rapid” fashion was the difficulty mentioned by 32% of the team
members. Of those who mentioned “Rapid” as the most difficult to implement,
most made comments centered on 2-minute selling. Here are some team
members' comments: “Sometimes you need more time with a guest to give them
information; you’re in the middle of something and you have to leave it. In such
cases, you often can’t find an item in time, and your approach to the client can
seem ‘pushy’”. Specifically, “Rapid doesn’t cover when there is a lack of
associates around to meet the demand...some products (cribs and car seats)
take more time to explain and sell”. And, at the register, “So much time is spent
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offering rewards and dealing with credit cards, and that takes time!”.
“Available” made up 21% of the responses. Of those who mentioned “Available”
as the most difficult, many said that it is difficult when it’s busy, especially at cash
registers and when multiple people need assistance. One team member said, “It
can be difficult to deal with customers at the register depending on coupons and
issues that arise”. Another, “We are supposed to offer services and products to
each guest while ringing up the sale, but that can be difficult when there are
many other guests waiting in line”.
The aspect of “Talk” made up 8% of the responses. Comments centered on the
difficulty of having sufficient product knowledge to properly engage guests.
How could XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training be improved to strengthen your guest
engagement skills?
The majority of responses can be grouped into 4 main categories: 1) Provide
more realistic solutions (19%), 2) Provide reminders or refreshers (15%), 3) Use
peers (13%), and 4) Provide more product information (10%).
For more realistic solutions, team members requested being shown several
different scenarios of how to use guest engagement skills. They would like to see
these scenarios deal with handling multiple guests, unapproachable guests,
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phone calls, and complaints. Other suggestions involved having reminders or
refreshers on a consistent basis in morning meetings and reviewing a new
monthly XYZ TRAINING scenario using a new video (not a repeat of the same
one). It was mentioned that peers and role-playing could be used to encourage
dialogue practice, the sharing of ideas in a group training, and having peers do
observations, shadowing, and feedback. Some wanted to see more training on
product knowledge. Others point out the need for a register-specific coaching
form; recognition/appreciation for associates doing a good job; and tips for
dealing with foreign language speakers. Of those surveyed, 26% had no
suggestions.
How would you change the XYZ TRAINING 2.0 program if you could?
Of the 46 responses, 30% were either positive or noncommittal in their
assessment of the training (i.e. could not think of anything, or could not respond
without offering any specific positive examples). Among the remaining
responses, 6 felt that the videos were not realistic and too simplistic, in that they
did not address different types of customers (grandparents, teenagers, etc.) and
did not address how to engage multiple customers simultaneously. Twenty six
percent (26%) of the team member responses mentioned a desire for more post-
training follow-up from Managers, or other regular involvement at the store level
such as occasional refresher courses and role-playing exercises. Nine percent of
the team members responded there is a need for more product knowledge,
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especially for new employees or when learning a new department.
Do you think there should be a XYZ TRAINING 3.0 program? (Additional
training?)
Of 45 team members who responded, 31% said that there should not be XYZ
TRAINING 3.0 training, with no specific reasons given. 11% of the respondents
said that there should be a 3.0 or some kind of follow-up training, but did not offer
specific reasons why. Another 11% responded that salesperson product
knowledge needs to be continually updated. There were only two emphatically
negative views of 2.0, mentioning that most or all of it needs to be changed.
Several respondents said the training requires more detail and a wider range of
scenarios, want 3.0 to incorporate role-play and training on how to deal with
shoplifters, or want different observation forms for different positions.
Manager Results
What do you like best about XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Training?
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Store Managers frequently offered the opinion that XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training
allows them to interact and work with their store employees on a personal basis.
Some store Managers felt that XYZ TRAINING 2.0 gave a good “baseline” from
which to judge employee performance. One manager mentioned that XYZ
TRAINING 2.0 training gives them a good opportunity to be able to judge
employee performance one at a time. Another mentioned that they like to be able
to listen in to the conversation that employees are having and to be able to
analyze the small details of what is going on. Some liked the fact that XYZ
TRAINING 2.0 was very specific and direct. One manager mentioned that this
makes it easy for new employees to catch on. Some Managers liked the selling
strategies that XYZ TRAINING 2.0 teaches and the scaffolding that it provides
the employees.
There were a few Managers that were straightforward in stating that they didn’t
like XYZ TRAINING 2.0, making comments such as “Don't like it at all. It's not
informative and too vague,” and simply “Could be better.”
In summary, they was a general positive attitude towards the training with most
comments focused on XYZ TRAINING 2.0 being a very direct program, easy to
understand especially for newer employees, and a great tool for interacting with
employees one-on-one and evaluating them, as well as being a good selling tool.
What do you like least about XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Training?
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The overwhelming response to this question was that the Managers do not have
time to do the training and the observations that are required. Many would like to
be able to do more of the evaluations and give more consistent (and regular)
feedback. One manager mentioned that he or she likes doing it, when time is
available to do so. A second manager felt that XYZ TRAINING 2.0 was too vague
and that they were not sure “what corporate wanted out of them.” Another
mentioned how the forms that they are given to evaluate their employees were
too black and white and that there needed to be more gray area for the
guidelines.
Some other general comments included that they “Like[d] it much better than
other trainings that have been done,” referring to previous XYZ Corporation
trainings. Two different Managers mentioned the observations as something that
they didn’t like to do. One felt that it was too time-consuming. Another felt that the
guidelines did not pertain to every situation. A singular comment was made that
MAGIC was much better because it was easier to follow. Finally, one manager
did not like that XYZ TRAINING 2.0 doesn’t give guidelines for not-so-perfect
customers. The overall assessment was that carrying out consistent observing is
too time-consuming. These Managers felt that the observation requirement
needs to be less vague and more streamlined, although they did not give
suggestions on how this can be done.
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What is your impression of the value of XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training?
The majority (67%) of the Managers thought XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training was a
valuable tool that guided associates in the right direction, to help to bring them up
to speed. The other third (33%) thought it was better than nothing, but that it
needed to be changed so it wasn't redundant, like they were hearing the same
thing over and over again.
Do you feel it is important for all of your team members to receive XYZ
TRAINING training?
All of the Managers said yes, that it is important for all of the team members to
receive XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training. Some added that they need better teaching
methods and coaching tools.
How vital do you feel XYZ TRAINING training is to the success of your store?
Of the 15 Managers that responded, 67% feel XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training is vital
to the success of the store. 27% percent feel it is helpful, but not vital. One
manager reported that he/she observed no change in store success following the
implementation of store training. Of those Managers that found XYZ TRAINING
training vital to the success of their store, 14% believed this was due to increased
guest service as a result of the training. Additionally, 14% commented that the
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required paperwork was a hindrance to effective training.
Do you feel the time you spend to train your team members in the XYZ
TRAINING model is time well spent?
Overall, the greater part of the Managers, 79%, stated that the time spent training
team members with XYZ TRAINING was valuable. One manager felt that it was
not useful at all. Another felt it was more useful for new hires. Yet another felt
that one-on-one training would be more useful if time would allow.
From observations, does XYZ TRAINING training help team members
understand the value of good guest engagement?
Overall, 86% of Managers feel that XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training helps team
members understand the value of good guest engagement. One felt that the
training did not do so, and another manager felt that the outcome depended on
leadership attitudes.
Do you believe motivation plays an important part in training?
Nearly all (93%) of Managers responded that motivation is an important part of
training. They elaborated that it is important to understand the reasons behind
the training, especially for team members who lack experience. It is less of a
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factor for more seasoned associates. Also mentioned as important are praise
and feedback, though the opinion was expressed that the repetition of feedback
tends to reduce motivation.
Do you think people learn better when they are motivated?
All of the Managers responded that people learn better when they are motivated
or when they want to learn. Sometimes learning can be affected by what type of
motivation is present.
What do you think motivates people to learn?
The results from this question varied since it was such a broad question. The
Managers stated that the following were motivators to learning: positive work
environment and feedback, incentives and rewards, praise, self-appreciation,
meeting goals, new information, opportunities to learn, and knowing that it will
benefit their job. Of these results, positive feedback and work environment were
mentioned by three different Managers. Receiving rewards and incentives also
had three comments.
What’s your impression of XYZ TRAINING COACH?
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Most of the manager's responses mentioned that the idea behind the XYZ
TRAINING COACH was good. However, there were some areas suggested for
improvement. Some felt that there wasn't enough time to review it and had not
watched the video except for the first time. They suggested having a review of
the video in staff meetings. Others mentioned that the video came across as not
realistic and a little awkward. The suggestion was made that behavior modeled
by the coach on the video could be improved to show the person as being more
friendly and likable. Others mentioned that there was a lot of paper work that was
not useful in turning the observations into positive conversation that would benefit
the team members.
Did the XYZ TRAINING COACH video adequately prepare you to train your
Team Members?
The majority of the Managers felt that the video was helpful. Several store
Managers mentioned that their prior experiences agreed with the video, but
added little new information. One manager did mention that the video needs to
be adapted depending on whether it is being shown at a XYZ Corporation or a
Babies R Us location since, in their view, the two-minute selling isn't feasible in a
Babies R Us situation.
How could XYZ TRAINING COACH be improved?
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The majority of the ideas on how to improve the XYZ TRAINING COACH
program focused on the video. There was a general sense that the video was
unrealistic and the acting (mostly the coach) was awkward and uncomfortable.
Other suggestions included having different observations sheets depending on
where the employee is working (cashiers shouldn't be judged on the same
criteria as team members doing sales), give techniques to motivate team
members, show how to take the form and transfer it to a conversation, and how
to do role plays. It was also mentioned that some branches implement the XYZ
TRAINING program differently than others. If true, in their view, the implication
that different stores should act differently leaves a lot of gray area.
Which part of XYZ TRAINING training do you find most difficult to present?
There were several Managers who mentioned that nothing about XYZ TRAINING
2.0 was difficult to present by citing such things as their own retail experience or
that the training was just simple enough and straightforward. Some Managers felt
the difficulties were in working with their employees, such as getting them to do
XYZ TRAINING consistently, comfortably, as well as having some consistency
with the observations.
Rapid was mentioned a couple of times as something difficult to present, with
one manager mentioning that the implementation of Rapid depends on how busy
the store environment is. The busier the store is the less relevant the Rapid
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concept becomes. There was some mention of the difficulty of getting employees
to do the XYZ TRAINING approach as well as some lack of consistency in the
observations that were taken. One manager mentioned it is difficult getting others
to give good feedback while doing the observations. Another mentioned the day-
to-day activities do not look the way the video did. A couple of Managers
mentioned the difficulty of getting their employees to approach the guests
properly.
Finally, one manager mentioned the sales and specifically that rapid was not
possible at the check-out counter.
Not including scheduled observation/feedback, how much time do you spend
coaching your Team Members in guest engagement practices after they
complete XYZ TRAINING training?
Almost every manager said they are coaching their team members on XYZ
TRAINING training on a daily basis in the daily meetings, as well making it an
ongoing process. The Managers really seem to make this a focus and feel that it
is important. Others stated they would like to take more time for these coachings.
There seemed to be no dispute that they feel that it is more important to coach
their team members on XYZ TRAINING than to do some other things they are
required to do.
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One manager did say he/she does not spend as much time doing the
observations because they feel that it is more important to have quality. Their
feeling was the “quality [of the guest engagement practice coachings] needs to
higher,” and prefers spending more time on feedback rather than working on a
great number of the coachings. Overall it appears the coachings are being done
on a daily basis. The manager that isn't doing the coaching consistently cited
time as the only issue preventing him from doing so.
Do you think the way in which XYZ TRAINING training is delivered effectively
transfers learning to sales for Team Members?
The majority of responses were yes, with suggestions that role playing, shorter
length videos, peer training and additional product knowledge training would be
helpful.
How would you rate the impact of XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training on guest
engagement practices?
The feelings of Managers on the impact of XYZ Training 2.0 were wildly mixed. A
slight majority rated the impact as high. The rest of the Managers felt XYZ
TRAINING 2.0 was insufficient. Some Managers even felt the training made no
difference at all. Managers did indicate the training gave their staff more
instructions and options than just greeting the guests and walking away. Being
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able to go back and retrain their employees was a common proposal from the
Managers.
To what extent do you believe XYZ TRAINING training strengthens the guest
engagement practices of your Team Members?
The majority of Managers felt XYZ TRAINING training met the basic expectations
they had for providing skills their employees needed to get out of the training. It
helped team members to be aware of the guests and make the required
interaction. A few Managers expressed enthusiasm about the training, but felt it
lost its effectiveness with time. While a couple manages feel a lot of guest
engagement is more about the store getting high survey scores instead of
focusing on serving the guests needs.
Have you observed effective guest engagement techniques that are not currently
addressed in XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Training? If so, what are they?
Topics that were not addressed in the training included techniques to offer
solutions for out-of-stock items, extra services for backroom employees, taking
packages to customers’ cars and getting carts, developing conversations and
adding personal customer approaches, making a connection with the children,
using the SOS and in-store pickup services, and providing guest engagement
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training for no-sales employees.
From observation, which part of XYZ TRAINING guest engagement is most
difficult for Team Members to implement?
The Managers reported that the most difficult to implement was RAPID. This was
because everyone operates at a different pace. Two-minute selling is hard
because of different customer needs and lack of product knowledge on the part
of the customer. Communication skills including follow-up skills were mentioned
along with approaching customers and how to follow the XYZ TRAINING steps
when other customers are waiting.
What guest engagement practice(s) do you feel Team Members most often miss
or neglect, why?
This question had many diverse responses that included Rapid. The thought
was that sometimes the customer needs help that will take more time. Two
minute selling, buyer protection plan, all of the product knowledge information,
add-ons, return policy and approaching guests were also pointed out as
frequently missed on the observations.
Do you feel the observation form provides the feedback necessary for improving
guest engagement skills? Why?
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Of the Managers interviewed, 77% stated that the observation form does indeed
provide the necessary feedback to help team members improve guest
engagement. They described the form as “self-explanatory” and “clearly
delineated.” Another 38% of the Managers offered that there are possibly too
many aspects of guest engagement addressed on the coaching forms to give
effective feedback. For example, one mentioned how there are six items under
communication, which this participant thinks are too many. 46% percent of the
Managers referenced the effectiveness of the comment sections in giving the
manager the ability to record comments and feedback from the coaching
experience. Also, 46% of Managers described the experience of using the form
as an opportunity to teach team members valuable skills and attitudes.
Do your Team Members remember all the steps and sub-steps on the
observation form?
When asked how many team members remember the steps on the observation
form, 80% of Managers said their team members do not remember all the steps
and sub-steps. Managers suggested that team members know the XYZ
TRAINING model, but do not know the sub-steps. One manager said the form is
too specific and should include benchmarks instead of specifics. Another
agreed, saying there are too many bullet points. One manager said the form isn’t
used enough, and that could be a cause of why team members don’t remember
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the sub-steps.
Have you observed inappropriate guest engagement practices that you found
difficult to provide feedback for? Please explain.
The majority of Managers (75%) said they have not observed inappropriate guest
engagement practices that they have found difficult to provide feedback for.
However, one manager expressed a need for training on how to handle loss
prevention, which is a scenario that can affect guest engagement. One important
concern that was mentioned was that many times Managers fill out the form
without much thought for the training, and as a result, what the manager
observes does not reflect what he or she records in the form. Another mentioned
providing feedback on how to follow through with instant credit.
List some ways XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training could be changed to improve guest
engagement in a measurable way:
A small portion (14%) of the Managers said that the training is good and no
changes need to be made. The remaining Managers suggested changes to the
training that fell into 2 categories: the content of the training and the process by
which the training is delivered.
Of the 50% of Managers who mentioned a change to the content, 21%
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suggested that a change to the form should be made so that it is suited for the
front end of the store or for sales. Cashiers should use a different form than floor
team members. Additional content-related suggestions were to increase product
knowledge and adapt training to accommodate Babies R Us versus XYZ
Corporation. One manager suggested that the “Rapid” element of the XYZ
TRAINING model be more guest-oriented, and not time-oriented. Another
suggested a more thorough training on “2-minute selling” and a different
manager suggested in-depth training on add-on selling.
36% of the Managers asked for a change to the process. Three Managers
advocated the implementation of a more effective coaching process, with a focus
on quality over quantity, more hands-on training, and more opportunity to give
positive feedback. One manager suggested after the initial XYZ TRAINING
training that there be standardized refresher courses for Managers to cover with
team members during morning meetings or to have a monthly (or quarterly)
newsletter to cover various topics.
As a manager, what do you think is the greatest weakness of the XYZ TRAINING
training your sales Team Members receive?
Only 1 felt there were no weaknesses with the 2.0 training. The other 97% had
varying ideas on what the weaknesses were. The most consistent, with four
responses, was time constraints. The basis for this concern was caused by the
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time it takes to do the observations or the time it takes team members to get up
to speed after receiving the training. Individual comments included the need for
product knowledge, consistency in implementing the training in all the stores, the
difference in sales techniques between XYZ Corporation and Babies R Us
brands and how each brand warranted its own training, how the training is too
general and unrealistic, and how team members acted differently when they
knew they were being observed.
What kind of program would you like to see if a XYZ TRAINING 3.0 was created?
Only one manager felt the current training was fine, with the qualifying statement
that Managers need less paperwork. The most consistent wish for 3.0, with 5
responses, addressed more training in selling and guest engagement. Other
responses included the need for motivation and incentives, peer training and
periodic refresher courses and follow-up, product knowledge, observation forms
tailored to various departments and positions, better examples in the videos, and
customer surveys.
Conclusions
Team Members
Team Members generally had a positive view of XYZ TRAINING 2.0, with
roughly 98% of those interviewed stating that their guest engagement technique
had improved as a result of the training, helping them interact with guests,
answer guests’ questions and ask open-ended questions. 60% percent of those
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felt there was nothing from the training that impeded their ability to engage
guests. However, even with this response, many of the team members provided
feedback on additional factors that they felt were important enough to be
considered.
XYZ TRAINING 2.0 provides guidance on the ideal guest engagement situation,
but a small percentage of team members indicated that they dealt with situations
their training had not prepared them for, yet for which they were still evaluated.
Some of these included:
parents occupied with children
language barriers
guests talking on their cell phones
A bigger concern stemmed from the fact that there are several different positions
within a store, such as sales, back room, cash register, service desk, etc., which
allows for different types of interactions with guests, but that there is only one
observation form from which they are all evaluated. Team members at the
service desk or cash register, for example, cannot leave their posts to show a
guest a product and implement the Two-Minute Selling techniques, as indicated
in the survey responses in the previous section.
XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Model
Of the four points in the XYZ TRAINING model, Rapid was the one with which
most team members had difficulty. About 30% found Two-Minute Selling
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challenging due to the realities of guest engagement. Team members spoke of
giving guests information, finding items, or even attempting to refrain from being
“pushy” as factors that often exceeded the two-minute mark. Additionally, being
short-handed also required team members to spend more time on a sale. Selling
a toy is also different from explaining the differences in a line of baby products;
the latter often takes more time.
Available was the next most challenging XYZ TRAINING point for team
members, with 21% stating that if a store is busy, it is difficult to be available for
every guest. This was especially a problem at the cash register, when cashiers
are expected to continue to engage guests but feel rushed by the lines that form.
Improvements
Team members cited four main areas in which the XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training
could be improved:
1. Provide more realistic solutions in the videos; i.e., depictions of various
guest engagement scenarios (handling multiple guests, guests of different
ages, unapproachable guests, phone calls, and complaints). 19% of team
members mentioned it.
2. Schedule reminders or refreshers; i.e., follow-up training and videos.
Responses from 26% of team members were divided between this and
the next point.
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3. Use peer training and role playing; i.e., practice dialogues among team
members, the sharing of ideas in a group training, and having peers do
observations, shadowing, and feedback.
4. Provide more training on product knowledge. 9% of team members
mentioned this.
Managers
Sixty-seven percent of Managers interviewed stated that they like XYZ
TRAINING 2.0 training and appreciate the chance that the training provides to
interact with their employees on a personal level. Twenty-seven percent of them
feel it is helpful, but not vital to the success of a store. For the most part, they felt
it is at a level that is beneficial to employees, allows them to learn the sales
techniques and provides guidance as they do.
Managers see the main drawback to XYZ TRAINING 2.0 as a matter of having
enough time to do everything that is required. The training and observations
don’t always get the attention they deserve because of other time constraints.
Managers also regard paperwork as a hindrance that prevents them from
conducting more observations and one-on-one reviews with their employees.
Another complaint is similar to the one the team members have, in that they feel
the training is too general and does not provide instruction on the various types
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of guests and situations. In this state, it serves as a good primer for a new hire
but does not necessarily help employees gain experience with the many
situations they encounter on the job.
Managers also cited the things they felt keep their employees motivated. Of
these, positive feedback and work environment, and receiving rewards and
incentives were mentioned most.
XYZ TRAINING COACH
Most of the Managers felt XYZ TRAINING COACH was a good idea that needs
improvement. Most of the comments were about the video: it was not very
realistic and didn’t add much to what they had learned from prior experience,
although several also thought reviewing the video periodically would be helpful.
One manager said there needs to be two XYZ TRAINING COACH videos, one
for XYZ Corporation and one for Babies R Us, addressing the different sales
styles in the two stores.
XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Model
For the most part, Managers did not find XYZ TRAINING 2.0 difficult to present to
their employees. Some felt Rapid was the most difficult part of the XYZ
TRAINING model to train on. The rapidity with which a team member can
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successfully implement Rapid depends on how busy the store is, and is often a
problem at the checkout counter as well. Likewise, different customer needs did
not always fit within the two-minute time limit.
Managers endeavor to coach on a daily basis and feel it is important to do so.
Many of them would like to be able to spend more time coaching but have to
consider time constraints.
Even with daily coaching, not every manager feels XYZ TRAINING 2.0 has an
impact on guest engagement. A slight majority felt there was an impact, with the
rest stating there was little or no impact. While it meets the expectations one
might have for a basic training, some felt it did not improve on basics or provide
instruction that remained fresh over time.
Observations
67% percent of the Managers interviewed stated that the observation form is
intuitive and provides the necessary feedback to help team members improve
their guest engagement techniques. Thirty-eight percent said there was too
much detail in the form, which made it difficult to provide effective feedback. One
example cited was the six items in the communication category.
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The majority of Managers, 79%, said their team members do not remember the
XYZ TRAINING 2.0 model in enough detail to be able to focus on every sub-step.
Some felt that Managers might be filling out the form without considering the
training and delivering feedback that does not necessarily reinforce the training.
Still, a similar number of Managers were able to provide feedback on
inappropriate guest engagement practices with no real difficulty.
Improvements
Eighty-six percent of the Managers felt there is room for improvement in either
the training content or its delivery. See the Recommendations section below for
suggestions on improving these aspects of the training.
All the Managers but one said time constraints were the biggest weakness in
XYZ TRAINING 2.0, with observations and paperwork taking up too much time
and team members taking a great deal of time to learn the training well enough to
put it into practice.
Others cited the difference in the XYZ Corporation and Babies R Us brands and
want training specific for each.
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Summary and Recommendations
The overall conclusion is that, while XYZ TRAINING 2.0 is generally well-
regarded, it has some wrinkles to iron out. It has the basis of a good training
program that provides suitable direction for team members. Improvements
generally deal with details rather than the foundations of the program.
There are significant recommendations for both the training material and the
means by which the training is implemented and sustained. These are primarily
drawn from the suggestions and concerns of the team members and Managers.
This would indicate that XYZ Corporation would be justified in creating a XYZ
TRAINING 3.0 program to improve on the current 2.0.
For the training videos:
● Depict varied and realistic situations in the videos that deal with different
age groups, different numbers of guests, and different stress levels.
● Teach team members how to make a connection with children.
● Develop guest engagement training for non-sales employees (service
desk, cash register, etc.).
● Make allowance for, and provide training on, situations and store positions
where rapid selling is not always possible.
● Develop different training material and expectations for XYZ Corporation
and Babies R Us.
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After initial training:
Provide refresher courses that include occasional supplemental videos
that train on a given specific issue (two-minute or add-on selling, for
example).
Allow Managers to review the XYZ TRAINING Coach video as a refresher,
and tailor it toward realistic situations.
Design peer training activities such as role playing and peer reviews.
Provide instruction on loss prevention/shoplifting.
Provide additional product knowledge training, especially for Babies R Us.
Make more time for coaching and observations with simplified observation
sheets and paperwork.
Create different observations sheets for different positions in the store.
Provide a system of rewards or incentives for team members.
Focus on quality feedback over a quantity of observations.
Do not stress Rapid at the expense of good guest interaction for the sake
of time.
An evaluator with experience in document control systems proposes one final
recommendation, which is that XYZ Corporation might consider investing in a
training software in which training is created on a given topic, trainees added and
the training configured to recur at defined intervals. Some such programs require
the trainee to pass exams before they can sign off on the training, making it more
probably that a trainee has absorbed the lesson. This will provide a consistent
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cycle of refresher courses on many of the issues cited above and help Managers
organize their schedule accordingly.
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XYZ CORPORATION, INC TEAM MEMBER SURVEY ON XYZ TRAINING 2.0 (SUPER XYZ TRAINING SELLING) TRAINING Questions posed by TRU Learning: I) How are team members using XYZ TRAINING 2.0 (SUPER XYZ TRAINING SELLING) to engage guests? 2) What does the next level of XYZ TRAINING 2.0 (SUPER XYZ TRAINING SELLING) look like? Proposed Introduction: Hi, I’m _____ from the Utah State University ITLS department, and we are conducting an anonymous survey as a class project for XYZ Corporation to help discover how the XYZ TRAINING 2.0 (SUPER XYZ TRAINING SELLING) training is being used to engage guests. As a reminder XYZ TRAINING 2.0, also known as Super XYZ TRAINING Selling, was delivered to the field in 2010 via our All Store Meetings or Onboarding. XYZ TRAINING 2.0 focuses on the following: · Smile: Approach, Welcome, Initiate · Talk: Ask, Tell, Show · Available: Be Aware · Rapid: Use Two Minute Selling” This survey has been approved and authorized by (title, name ), at the XYZ Corporation corporate office. We’ll be asking you (#) questions, and it should take around 10 minutes. We appreciate your candid, honest answers -- Be assured that your answers will be completely anonymous. This is not a performance evaluation, but an evaluation of the training program itself. Your feedback is important to help us determine the state of the current training and what improvements might be made in the future. Proposed Closing (after the survey): Thank you so much for your help and sharing your experiences with XYZ TRAINING 2.0 (SUPER XYZ TRAINING SELLING)! We appreciate your time and value your input. Do you have any questions for me, or any final thoughts?
Comment [NE1]: If you wanted to make extra points with the client, you could work out a couple of training scenarios where you gave a hypothetical script (in an Appendix B, for example) of some additiona elements of training. For example, you might devise a short quiz on content to include with XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training. Or you might show some post training questions for discussion and feedback for Managers to use in engaging their new employees in direct problem solving. If there were more time, showing a couple of video scenarios acted out would be advisable, but I doubt that there is time available to develop these.
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(If they ask for results of the survey, collect their email address). SALES TEAM MEMBER SURVEY QUESTIONS 1. How long has it been since you completed XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Training? “On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the least and 5 being the most,” 2. How helpful do you feel the XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Training has been in improving your guest engagement skills? 1: Not helpful 2: Somewhat unhelpful 3: Neutral 4: Somewhat helpful 5: Very helpful 3. Rate how confident you felt about engaging guests immediately after completing XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training? 1: Not confident at all 2: Not very confident 3: Neutral 4: Somewhat confident 5: Very confident 4. How useful are the observation and feedback sessions in helping you to improve guest engagement? 1: Very useless 2: Useless 3: Neutral 4: Somewhat useful 5: Very useful 5. How much, if any, did your product knowledge increase as a result of completing XYZ TRAINING 2.0? 1: None 2: A little 3: Somewhat 4: A lot 5: Very much “The next are short answer questions:” 6. Has your guest engagement technique improved over time? If so, in what way(s)? 7. Do you think your guest engagement technique has resulted in increased sales? If so, how? 8. Can you give an example of how XYZ TRAINING 2.0 created a solution in a guest engagement situation? 9. When you are helping guests, what issues do you encounter, if any, that XYZ TRAINING 2.0 does not cover? 10. Is there anything that prevents you from engaging guests according to the XYZ TRAINING 2.0 model? · If so, what? 11. What aspect of XYZ TRAINING 2.0 guest engagement do you find most difficult to implement? 12. How could XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training be improved to strengthen your guest engagement skills? (1) 13. How would you change the XYZ TRAINING 2.0 program if you could?
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XYZ CORPORATION, INC TEAM MEMBER SURVEY ON XYZ TRAINING 2.0 (SUPER XYZ TRAINING SELLING) TRAINING Questions posed by TRU Learning: I) How are team members using XYZ TRAINING 2.0 (SUPER XYZ TRAINING SELLING) to engage guests? 2) What does the next level of XYZ TRAINING 2.0 (SUPER XYZ TRAINING SELLING) look like? Proposed Introduction: Hi, I’m _____ from the Utah State University ITLS department, and we are conducting an anonymous survey as a class project for XYZ Corporation to help discover how the XYZ TRAINING 2.0 (SUPER XYZ TRAINING SELLING) training is being used to engage guests. As a reminder XYZ TRAINING 2.0, also known as Super XYZ TRAINING Selling, was delivered to the field in 2010 via our All Store Meetings or Onboarding. XYZ TRAINING 2.0 focuses on the following: · Smile: Approach, Welcome, Initiate · Talk: Ask, Tell, Show · Available: Be Aware · Rapid: Use Two Minute Selling” This survey has been approved and authorized by (title, name ), at the XYZ Corporation corporate office. We’ll be asking you (#) questions, and it should take around 10 minutes. We appreciate your candid, honest answers -- Be assured that your answers will be completely anonymous. This is not a performance evaluation, but an evaluation of the training program itself. Your feedback is important to help us determine the state of the current training and what improvements might be made in the future. Proposed Closing (after the survey): Thank you so much for your help and sharing your experiences with XYZ TRAINING 2.0 (SUPER XYZ TRAINING SELLING)! We appreciate your time and value your input. Do you have any questions for me, or any final thoughts? (If they ask for results of the survey, collect their email address). MANAGER SURVEY QUESTIONS As a manager, 1. What do you like best about XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training?
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2. What do you like least about XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training? VALUE: 3. What is your impression of the value of XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training? 4. Do you feel it is important for all of your Team Members to receive XYZ TRAINING training? 5. How vital do you feel XYZ TRAINING training is to the success of your store? 6. Do you feel the time you spend to train your Team Members in the XYZ TRAINING model is time well spent? 7. From observation, does XYZ TRAINING training help Team Members understand the value of good guest engagement? TRAINING/COACHING: 8. Do you believe motivation plays an important part in training? 9. Do you think people learn better when they are motivated? 10. What do you think motivates people to learn? 11. What’s your impression of XYZ TRAINING COACH? 12. Did the XYZ TRAINING COACH video adequately prepare you to train your Team Members? 13. How could XYZ TRAINING COACH be improved? 14. Which part of XYZ TRAINING training do you find most difficult to present? 15. Not including scheduled observation/feedback, how much time do you spend coaching your Team Members in guest engagement practices after they complete XYZ TRAINING training? 16. Do you think the way in which XYZ TRAINING training is delivered effectively transfers learning to sales Team Members? RESULTS: 17. How would you rate the impact of XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training on guest engagement practices? 18. To what extent do you believe XYZ TRAINING training strengthens the guest engagement practices of your Team Members? 19. Have you observed effective guest engagement techniques that are not currently addressed in XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Training? If so, what are they? 20. From observation, which part of XYZ TRAINING guest engagement is most
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difficult for Team Members to implement? 21. What guest engagement practice(s) do you feel Team Members most often miss or neglect, why? 22. Do you feel the observation form provides the feedback necessary for improving guest engagement skills? Why? 23. Do your Team Members remember all the steps and sub-steps on the observation form? 24. Have you observed inappropriate guest engagement practices that you found difficult to provide feedback for? Explain. SUGGESTIONS: 25. List some ways XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training could be changed to improve guest engagement in a measurable way: 26. As a manager, what do you think is the greatest weakness of the XYZ TRAINING training your sales Team Members receive? 27. What kind of program would you like to see, if a XYZ TRAINING 3.0 was created?
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Initial Report
Last Modified: 04/04/2011
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1. What is your store number (and state location)?
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# Answer Response %
1 8730 Florida 0 0%
2 6536 Florida 0 0%
3 5657 California 1 9%
4 8002 Washington 1 9%
5 9237 Indiana 1 9%
6 5672 California 1 9%
7 8729 Florida 0 0%
8 9581 California 0 0%
9 5656 California 0 0%
10 7515 Connecticut 0 0%
11 6321 New Jersey 1 9%
12 6379 New Jersey 1 9%
13 8303 Pennsylvania 0 0%
14 9203 Ohio 0 0%
15 6022 Illinois 1 9%
16 6454 Pennsylvania 0 0%
17 8361 Maryland 2 18%
18 6079 Michigan 1 9%
19 6387 Pennsylvania 0 0%
20 7820 Texas 0 0%
21 6040 Iowa 1 9%
22 5689 Utah 0 0%
23 5691 Utah 0 0%
24 6515 Utah 0 0%
25 9568 Utah 0 0%
26 8739 Florida 0 0%
28 6010 Illinois 0 0%
29 5675 California 0 0%
30 7808 Texas 0 0%
31 7713 Texas 0 0%
32 7811 Oklahoma 0 0%
Total 11 100%
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Statistic Value
Min Value 3
Max Value 21
Mean 11.73
Variance 40.62
Standard Deviation 6.37
Total Responses 11
2. What do you like best about XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Training?
Text Response
Allows the Managers to stop and pay attention to the conversations that are going on with their employees and look at the smaller details that they normally wouldn't pay attention to.
Being able to train one-on-one with team members.
Could be better. It's been out for a while now. It's not that I don't like the training. Would like more time to re-train on existing materials.
Don't like it at all. It's not informative and too vague.
Good tool for GSL to have a baseline to judge behavior. Good to help team members understand areas to work on, also approach and product knowledge.
Helps associates have a good example.
IT asks for deliberate guest service. It is task-related. Their guest service wasn't deliberate before XYZ TRAINING 2.0. It is now specific and actionable.
It gives us chance to observe and focus on one person at a time
It makes our employees aware of responsibilities.
Likes that it is very straightforward, described it as "black and white, no gray area"
Like the selling. It's quick.
Self explanitory, what XYZ TRAINING stands for, this is more simple. Easy for newest employees to catch on.
The opportunity for interaction between manager and team member.
The video is "catchy". Good intro that draws you in. I like the different situations presented.
Two minute selling, in depth, covers basics, provides example.
Statistic Value
Total Responses 15
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3. What do you like least about XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Training?
Text Response
Doesn't go into problem solving phase of guest interaction. Doesn't give examples for not perfect customers.
Don't have time to do it
Don't like the "mgr" represented on the video. He is "weird" the way he peers around the corner to conduct observations. Makes team members uncomfortable.
Don't like to have GSL to do observations b/c they don't have time. Suggests supervisors and peers give feedback.
Felt that the number of observations of team members was too time consuming
I don't think you're training enough. When you're new, need more. Most of the new people don't know anything. They see when we on-board them but not after that.
It doesn't flow. We used to have MAGIC program, that was easier to follow, it was more linear. XYZ TRAINING is just kind of a word to follow. IT doesn't make a whole lot of sense. It's just an acronym. Likes MAGIC better, MAGIC was easier to follow.
It is a formalized piece of paper. I am constantly doing coaching but not necessarily with the paper. When I see an opportunity for coaching I am not going to run back to the office to get the form so I can do an official coaching session.
Not really anything that they can think of. Likes it much better than other trainings that have been done.
Observations. Guidelines don't obtain to every situation.
There's too much information to train. I feel like I can't do it fully.
The way the forms are setup. It is black and white when people are in the gray area. Too structured. Example, 2 and 3 XYZ Training rating, unable to communicate isn't an option. Everyone communicates. 2 XYZ Training option isn't reasonable because no one does that terrible which makes it black and white (between 3 and 4 XYZ Training). A little manipulative by wording. It is negative and not positive towards the people being evaluated.
Too vague on what is expected - what does corporate want to see?
Would like to spend more time with every team member and wishes she had more time for the message. Observations take time, they like them but doing them has not been consistent.
You have to type in information on your associates - reporting/paperwork takes time.
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Statistic Value
Total Responses 15
4. What is your impression of the value of XYZ TRAINING 2.0
training?
Text Response
better than nothing, but not good
Doing it as a scheduled exercise seemed to make a point with team members. Talking to team members on a casual basis was not as effective.
Emphasizing what XYZ TRAINING stands for and it helps with initlal guest interaction.
Good step up from initial XYZ Training training rollout, but thinks the selling part could be improved. Selling is different for Babies R Us and XYZ Corporation.
It's valuable. It gives us the opportunity to sit down and go over how to engage guests.
It has a high value. It goes a long ways for what we want in team members.
It is good, b/c it makes employees/mgrs aware of what they should be doing
It is good and gives the customers a good basis
It is valuable because it makes associates aware of the need for good customer engagement.
It tells team members what guest service should look like.
Some parts are good. Greeting them and selling to them. Hard to do every customer.
There is benefit to the on-going coaching in the training, but is becoming repetitive and redundant to team members because they hear the same things (feedback) over and over again. Getting tired of it.
To bring associates who are struggling more up to speed, with our expectations.
Valuable as far as finding out baseline information - expectations. Good measurement tool.
video was good except for not enough focus on how to constructively give feedback. How to take observations and have a positive conversation. The XYZ TRAINING 2.0 is a step in the right direction.
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Statistic Value
Total Responses 15
5. Do you feel it is important for all of your team members to
receive XYZ TRAINING training?
Text Response
Absolutely
Absolutely.
Absolutely. It provides them with consistent expectations of what we want.
Very
Yes
Yes
yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
yes, but we need more coaching tools
Yes, definately.
Yes.
Yes. If they had it more than just on-boarding it would be good.
Yes. It provides a refresher on the most important part of our job. For many team members, this is their first job and it's easy to get lazy in regards to guest engagement.
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6. How vital do you feel XYZ TRAINING training is to the success
of your store?
Text Response
Everything XYZ Trainingts with guest service. One of the most important things that can be done with the store.
It helps when it teaches you to approach. The guest gets to see you more.
I think it's more important than I realize. I use the program itself more than I use the sheet.
It is vital but depends on the execution of the tools given. The form makes it difficult to give the right communication. More pencil work than communication.
Not vital. I have seen no change in store success. The training is good to redirect behavior, but not vital because Managers would redirect without it.
Really vital.
The staff here is very tenured, 15-20 years, it's not like we have great turnover, even cashiers have been here 3-5 years. It would be more important during seasonal times, they have to get up to speed in a 10-12 hours.
Utilize XYZ Training training daily, we are the leader in implement XYZ Training training.
Very
Very important, since the point is to retain guests
Very Important. Creates environment where guests want to come back.
very vital
very vital
very vital
yes, If it is not too vague
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7. Do you feel the time you spend to train your team members
in the XYZ TRAINING model is time well spent?
Text Response
Absolutely
Absolutely.
definately
I do.
more so during seasonal with new hires coming on.
No, not right now. Maybe with improvements
Not sure. I could train them myself.
yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
yes
Yes, but one one one training would be better if time allowed
Yes, training is critical to the success of any business.
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8. From observations, does XYZ TRAINING training help team
members understand the value of good guest engagement?
Text Response
Depends on the leader. It also depends on if they are behind it.
I think so. Even the tenured staff forgets what to do.
It takes time for associates to understand what the value is, but as they progress they XYZ Trainingt to see the value of each step.
no
Yes
yes
yes
yes
Yes
Yes, when done in the right way. It's more than just filling out the paper. The feedback that team members get is most valuable.
Yes.
Yes. Feedback (coaching) adds to it.
Yes. The video gives good examples.
Yes. Training is only going to be as successful as the follow conversations.
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9. Do you believe motivation plays an important part in
training?
Text Response
Absolutely
Motivation is part of it. The lack of experience of team members is another part. This is their first job, and so giving them experience is very important.
No, I don't think they need to be motivated to use it. Especially tenured, they just do it usually.
Very critical to understand the reason behind it, motivation is a self directed attribute, each individual associate is motivated differently.
Yeah it does. They have to have a reason. A lot of the quick seasonal trained people don't use it - they weren't trained well.
Yes
Yes
yes
Yes
yes
Yes, and the initial motivation provided by the training is good, but the repetition of the feedbacks tend to reduce motivation
yes, motivation and incentives
yes - praise and being positive are important
Yes.
Yes. People want to hear how they are doing. Being able to coach them and give feedback is effective in this way.
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10. Do you think people learn better when they are
motivated?
Text Response
Absolutely.
They learn alot better when they want to learn.
Yes
Yes
Yes
yes
yes
yes
Yes
yes
yes, depends on the motivation
Yes.
Yes.
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11. What do you think motivates people to learn?
Text Response
Any benefit to the learner is motivational; in this case, what will make their jobs easier.
Competitive factor within themselves and departments.
Creating a positive work environment. Being honest & kind in the way that you lead others and in how you lead.
financially - more hours accolades
If you set goals to help them learn, they'll see progress. There's nothing they currently see.
incentives, rewards, telling about wins to store Managers
New information - keeps you stimulated, like new product knowledge content
People want to feel like they are good at their job. Internal confirmation of doing a good job.
Positive attitude, financial incentives, please thank yous,
positive feedback motivates, the satisfaction of knowing you're helping
praise
Praise. Others see that and try to do better.
When they know they have an opportunity to grow and improve from it.
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12. What’s your impression of XYZ TRAINING COACH?
Text Response
A little cheesy...having a variety of people would be better
Feedback is important but the form needs to be rewritten. Need to take results from form and transfer to a conversation.
good
good
Important in every aspect and should be utilized more often than it is.
I think it's good. Most employees know when you're watching them, then they step it up.
Its important.
It works if Managers dedicate themselves to following it well.
I watched it once. That's all.
needs to have fun, not necessary to fill out paper
The ones I've had were pretty good. They did a good job.
The purpose of it is to help people improve, which is good.
The video coach was "creepy", not realistic.
They need more time to review it each quarter with staff in the in-staff meetings. It needs to be mandated.
Video was awkward - the video c0ach was not the type of coach I would want training team members. He was weird and unfriendly. Their was no positive reinforcement to team members. I had to redirect my coaches after watching the video.
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13. Did the XYZ TRAINING COACH video adequately prepare you
to train your Team Members?
Text Response
Basic general breakdown. Gives knowledge on what to do and what not to do. Liked video.
It explained it well, but I didn't need it.
It is an okay video. I think it is lacking. The coach in the video seems like a stalker.
n/a. I already know how.
No, a little too vague, broadband approach. Not enough trouble shooting.
no - I go with instinct
The way that it is shown in the video is hard to do ni the store . To the leaders, "it's the spirit" of getting the observations done.
yes
Yes
Yes, as much as a video can.
Yes, but I also have 10 years of customer service experience and feel it is common sense
yes - good guidelines
Yes. It was an ok video.
Yes and no. The basics were good, but this manager feels the training needs to be adapted to each brand. The training required for BRU employees is different from that required for TRU employees. The emphasis is on 2 minute selling, which is feasible with toys but BRU employees typically take 20-45 minutes to complete sale. There is a difference between recommending a toy and telling a customer about several different makes of car seat or stroller.
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14. How could XYZ TRAINING COACH be improved?
Text Response
Add more realistic situations/examples of guest engagement. The ones on the video were too staged and easy.
By taking the awkward coach out - It is very staged and uncomfortable. He looked like he was "spying" on the team member.
Difficult to fill in different sections of the XYZ TRAINING levels. Different sheets based on what the employees are positioned. Cashiers should be looked at differently than people on the floor.
Explain how to motivate team members - give techniques to do this
Form. Need to take results from form and transfer to a conversation. The forms should be a pathway and not a staircase. Not every conversation is the same. There needs to be different forms based on the sales floor or someone at the register.
Gave the basics, felt that they had to stress the spirit of it with their employees. The video acting was rigid and elicited lots of giggles form employees while watching, although they still took it seriously.
How to role play between coach/team member
If part of the Coach program were a management meeting meeting to convey the importance of the training, I think it would help us to be more effective. Everyone has different perceptions and it would be good for us to talk about our differences and try to align ourselves more.
It's bad acting. It doesn't seem real. I think they could make it more productive looking and professional. Also, it isn't very realistic. For example, we are supposed to greet every guest. In the video the coach is too busy stalking the team member to greet the guests around him.
It's been a while since I watched it. Nothing stands out.
make it more black and white. Too much grey area, up to interpretation. Training needs to be streamlined - every store approaches it differently
Need to be realistic and allow them to be Managers
See above.
Troubleshooting information.
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15. Which part of XYZ TRAINING training do you find most
difficult to present?
Text Response
2-minute selling. Especially at the registers. When I am observing cashiers I have seen that it is really hard for a cashier to have to practice 2-minute selling to a guest.
Accountability factor, conflict management.
Approaching is a hard part for some associates
Attitude, dress code
Available and Rapid. Rapid is tough because it isn't always relanvant based on how busy it is.
Consistency in observations.
Getting associates to approach initially - TALK
It's all pretty easy and straightforward.
Making other people who are doing observations more comfortable giving feedback.
n/a
No. I've been in retail a long time.
none
No problems. However, sometimes a team member doesn't hit every point on the form, but they still do the job. The problem is the form makes it seem like they are missing something, when in reality they did great.
RAPID
The day-to-day activities in the store do not always loot how the videos did. The training video should combine multiple guest experiences.
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16. Not including scheduled observation/feedback, how much
time do you spend coaching your Team Members in guest
engagement practices after they complete XYZ TRAINING
training?
Text Response
10-15 minutes per day among the 50 team members.
A lot, upfront and after
Constantly. Every morning they emphasize how important it is to help the guest. in group meetings.
Daily discussions, ongoing process.
Go over XYZ TRAINING expectations on a daily basis. Going over expectations of the observing doesn't happen enough.
I am a stickler for training. I am constantly training team members.
Initially, more time. Now less b/c it is not feasible to take the time - redundant.
Less b/c it's not important. The quality needs to be higher. Would prefer to do fewer of them and take more quality time with feedback rather than a greater number of them.
Less than I need b/c of time
Less time, in the beginning it was more
Less time than required b/c of time constraints
Thew approach. How approaches guests and initiate/end conversations -- > The whole dynamic of working with the guest.
This manager is at it constantly, 8 hours out of a 10-hour shift.
XYZ Corporation is about XYZ TRAINING quality service to the guests. We are talking about XYZ TRAINING training constantly. In every meeting and every day out on the floor.
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17. Do you think the way in which XYZ TRAINING training is
delivered effectively transfers learning to sales Team
Members?
Text Response
1 on 1 interaction is more beneficial
Absolutely. Observations and people mentioning the video are good reminders to what they have learned.
Constantly. All day is XYZ TRAINING observation. Always giving feedback throughout the day. Employees constantly need to be reminded throughout the day.
I do, but at the same time I think that product knowledge is more important. XYZ TRAINING is nothing without product knowledge.
If we are hiring XYZ TRAINING quality team members, then yes. And I feel we are hiring the right people and that makes the difference.
Not ideal - should add practice-role playing
Videos not too effective. it might be boring. They don't catch enough. Many don't like to sit and watch them. Let them shadow someone instead, and they might get it better.
Yeah.
yes
Yes
Yes
Yes, always increasing talent in store.
yes, but I think role playing would be better...and experience
Yes - could be shortened.
yes - peer training would also be helpful
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18. How would you rate the impact of XYZ TRAINING 2.0
training on guest engagement practices?
Text Response
Definately an impact, but could be better
Depends on how much the leader put into it. Not in other stores from what they have seen, for example in Sugar House. Murray has struggled as well as is not doing as well with guest interaction.
Employees are awar of what they need to do and it makes them more comfortable engaging guests
Has not had an impact.
High, it helps give guidelines.
It's ok, but it could be better. I'm not sure exactly what to make it better. But it would be nice to go back and re-train. They get it once and that's it. Unless there is a problem, you don't go back.
I think it has helped - have seen some improvement.
It is a good basis for them
Positive impact. Created more awareness.
Rates pretty high. It gives them actual steps to do instead of saying hi and walking away. It's a good things.
This goes back to the same observation about the difference in the two brands and the need for adaptable training.
Very High
Very high - get lots of good customer feedback
Very valuable.
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19. To what extent do you believe XYZ TRAINING training
strengthens the guest engagement practices of your Team
Members?
Text Response
alot
Helps a lot.
Helps guide.
Helps them to understand expectations.
Immediately after was good. Long term - minimal
It does strengthen guest engagement
It has all the necessary information in it
It separates those who do well from those who don't.
Makes them more aware of what makes and complete interaction with a guest.
The initial training for team members is okay. When the manager is able to use it to train the team members, it is great!
They was a high guest level last year but it was done dishonestly. They were focused more on numbers than guests. Employees can't walk with guests during busy months. Members were asking for a 100% result form the survey if the guest was satisfied when the survey printed off on the receipt at the register. Employees then circle it and place their name next to it. This is suggested at district meetings but this Store Manager does not agree with it.
yes
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20. Have you observed effective guest engagement techniques
that are not currently addressed in XYZ TRAINING 2.0 Training? If
so, what are they?
Text Response
Couldn't say yes. Offer solutions for out of stock and never let the guest leave empty handed.
Extra effort by back room employees - i.e. taking packages to car, getting carts, going the extra mile
Gives them guidelines. Its up to the leadership team to take it to the next level along with employees.
Going extra step to find what they need instead of talking them into buying something else.
How to develop a conversation. How to engage a guest and not wait for the guest to come to you. What open ended questions help stimulate conversation. Stimulate the conversation.
I don't think so. It would help if the team member knew the ordering system better to help customers.
Making a connection with the customer by adding personal experiences/similar interests into the conversation
Matching guest engagement practices with individual personalities - the team members sort of personalize their approaches
no
no
No.
None, they use the training.
Talking to the children to make a connection
Using the SOS and in-store pickup services are new and need to be addressed in the XYZ TRAINING training. Also, the behind-the-scenes guys who work in the back have a lot to do with good guest engagement, but they aren't addressed in the training.
Yes. My non-sales employees use good guest engagement even without seeing the training.
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21. From observation, which part of XYZ TRAINING guest
engagement is most difficult for Team Members to
implement?
Text Response
2 minute selling, for the branding reason explained above.
Approaching customers
Approaching customers - the initial contact
Available and Rapid with being available when there are multiple guests.
Follow up conversation
Hard to give a sales pitch, when other customers are waiting for help.
It depends on the team member. Some are somewhat shy, so they don't like talking to guests. We try to steer certain employees to better jobs if that's the case like truck processing.
Most of the team members say hi and walk away. To stay and assist the customer is difficult. They get the first step and not the rest.
N/A
Product knowledge
RAPID - everyone's pace is different. Quick response means different thing to different people. 2-minute selling is quite difficult to do.
RAPID - they want to help customers, but they don't want to do it so quickly that the customers don't feel helped.
RAPID. When team members are supposed to do 2-minute selling. Sometimes they need more time, sometimes they need less. But, what's rapid. That is hard to teach team members.
TALK - Communication skills - conversation with the guest and also Product Knowledge
When team members don't have product knowledge they can't practice 2-minute selling as well.
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22. What guest engagement practice(s) do you feel Team
Members most often miss or neglect, why?
Text Response
2-minute selling. Especially on the weekend. If a cashier has more than one person in line they can't take the time to sell to a guest.
Add-ons
All the services: buyer protection plan, etc. need to be presented for the guest as it won't be brought up.
Approach and 2 min selling
Follow up or confidence in buying.
Getting the product into guests' hands. Sometimes the opportunity isn't presented.
Product knowledge - a lot of information
Rapid, take them to an item and not finishing explaining protections plans and upselling.
RAPID - 2 minute selling is missed the most.
RAPID - guest don't always need "rapid" help, they need lengthy help. Don't like the term "rapid" b/c it implies quick help.
Return Policy. 2 minute selling.
Same as above.
They just have a hard time with approaching guests
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23. Do you feel the observation form provides the feedback
necessary for improving guest engagement skills? Why?
Text Response
Absolutely. It's self explanitory.
Gives basics, but mgrs have to elaborate
Good walk through steps in form, but hard to subjectively choose b/n XYZ Training Quality and Three XYZ Training. Not much difference b/n the 2. Having more choices on form would be helpful. Would like separate form for non-sales people b/c some things are not applicable to them but they still do guest engagement. Doesn't need 6 aspects of communication.
I do, when it's used in its totality.
if done properly
No, it's a good reference for you, but it doesn't help provide good feedback.
Yes
Yes, but the form does not need to be filled out
Yes, I like the spaces to add my own words
Yes, the expected behaviors are clearly delineated.
Yes. Most of the team members haven't had experience is selling techniques. Data is good but has to be turned into a teaching experience.
Yes. some don't like the criticism.
Yes. There are an awful lot of areas to talk about on the form. I think there should be a comment section on the bottom of the form to mention feedback that we give team members.
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24. Do your Team Members remember all the steps and sub‐
steps on the observation form?
Text Response
A lot do know the XYZ TRAINING. A few forget sub steps.
I think so.
N/A
no
no
No
No.
No. Just, some won't remember what XYZ TRAINING stands for, they just know they need to smile and talk to the guest, they do it in a round about way.
No. The form is kind of too specific. there needs to be more benchmarks than specifics.
Not all of them, there are too many bullet points in each.
Not always
They don't.
yes
Yes and No. The form isn't used enough. Team members know the steps, but it would be better if we used the form more often.
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25. Have you observed inappropriate guest engagement
practices that you found difficult to provide feedback for? Please
explain.
Text Response
Individuals not providing training properly. What she calls "pencil whipping," which is just flying through the form filling it out without much thought. There is no fidelity between ratings and what is actually being observed.
Instant credit follow through
Loss prevention - how we react to loss prevention affects customer satisfaction
No
No
no
no
No.
No. Except in the case when team members group up and XYZ Trainingt having conversations with each other. That happens quite frequently and can be bad for guest engagement.
No. I am constantly coaching on the spot. If I see an opportunity to train a team member, I take it. I don't think we use the forms enough.
Not really.
Yes, and no, she is very straightforward with them.
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26. List some ways XYZ TRAINING 2.0 training could be changed
to improve guest engagement in a measurable way:
Text Response
Add training about add-on selling
All ready talked about. Likes program
Ask different questions so it isn't always the same thing
Break it down into smaller parts and give more suggestions for each section on what to say. Do's and dont's in each category. Application for register and not just the sales floor. Maybe use different forms.
Explain 2 minute selling more thoroughly.
It's a great model and XYZ Trainingting point. I think product knowledge needs to be a bigger part of the onboarding process.
It is already good.
Overall feel of the store, not measurable.
RAPID should be changed so it is more friendly and team members don't seem in a hurry.
Refreshing of the training. TRU will come out with a program and once you're checked off in the computer, you're done. Refresher courses or little things added to it we could touch on at morning meetings, would be nice. Or they could mail out a monthly or quarterly newsletter they could add some excitement.
The form needs to be improved to allow for more positive feedback and the help generate conversation between the observer and the team member.
The forms are measurable already. It would be good to have a form for the cashiers. The form applies to salesfloor workers, but the cashiers need their own form that applies to what they do on the front end.
The observations (number of) should be changed to reflect quality over quantity. More time for hands-on follow-up
This goes back to the same observation about the difference in the two brands and the need for adaptable training.
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27. As a manager, what do you think is the greatest weakness of
the XYZ TRAINING training your sales Team Members receive?
Text Response
All ready talked about. No weaknesses.
Attention to detail and troubleshooting.
Being a manager, we'd like to observe more, but there are time constraints. Even if you observe you might not be able to give the feedback right away. They might not remember who the guest was that you rated them on.
Expectations aren't realistic, allow Managers to be a little more personal with guests
Finding a way to make the time or find the time to do the observation when the person would be engaged. Takes to much time to find a good option to observe the team members.
It is too generalized, not realistic. Need larger crowds/more customers on videos to show how to interact on realistic basis.
Not enough about add-on sales techniques - not a lot of showing customers how to use toys, like taking them off the shelf and handling the product
Product knowledge! I think there needs to be a large training on product knowledge for new team members. Our guests need more help than we realize. Also, there needs to be a consistency of information below the store manager in how we should engage guests.
Same as above.
The discipline of the management in using the form. The training is underutilized.
The period of time it is given. The team members are too new with a lot of information to remember all at once. Think we should wait awhile before using the training.
There needs to be better guidelines on how to plan it. Stores assign it differently. 1/2 the leadership team doesn't do it and makes excuses.
timeliness-it is hard to get all the observations in
When they know they are being observed b/c they act differently than normal
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28. What kind of program would you like to see, if a XYZ
TRAINING 3.0 was created?
Text Response
A certificate for when team members achieve a certain level. How do we motivate the team members so they continue to improve? What is a reward that is meaningful to them? One idea is to have a 3x5 card to use for less formal training when we can't run back to the office to get a form. Another idea is to have a XYZ TRAINING recognition form to put in the breakroom. Like a slip of paper that we give to exceptional team members that we can put in the breakroom. Get their name up in lights. It would tell everyone that this team member is a XYZ TRAINING.
Add guest surveys in the store
Add peer training/observation
Address forms to be flexible depending on what position the employee is working.
Eliminate the repetition. Have more clear behavior choices on feedback form or have just pass/fail. Expand 2 minute selling techniques and how to improve selling.
Focus on the art of a conversation and turning a conversation in to a selling opportunity.
Integrate product knowledge.
More shadowing and more on internet sales or store-to store orders.
N/A
One where they could roll it up to the management and then we could roll it out to the Department Supervisors and work with them to roll it out and help with the observations. It would help the Managers because we have a lot to do.
Same as above.
Selling.
She likes what they are doing, they are going in the right direction, the key important things are in it. If they could just let the Managers manage and not require so much paperwork it would be better.
Use a streamlined video with better examples. Add hand-on training/feedback with groups rather than individuals b/c some people don't like individual feedback - feel threatened More follow-up - a couple of times a year or quarterly
Would like more focus on how to engage guests in actual touching/showing the product
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