Guide to Developing Training Strategies (DHA/UNDRO - DMTP - UNDP, 55 p.): 2. Objectives of training programmes: 2.1 General objectives of training programmes

Guide to Developing Training Strategies (DHA/UNDRO - DMTP - UNDP, 55 p.)

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Acknowledgements

1. Introduction

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1.1 Learning objectives

1.2 Why is training in disaster management necessary?

1.3 What can be achieved by training?

1.4 Who is to be trained?

2. Objectives of training programmes

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2.1 General objectives of training programmes

2.2 What resources are necessary to achieve the objectives?

3. Formulating training programmes

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Pre-training

Training

Post-training

4. Identifying needs

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4.1 Why do we need to assess needs?

4.2 What do we assess?

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4.2.1 At the national level

4.2.2 At the organisational level (multi-sectoral)

4.2.3 At the departmental level

4.2.4 At the team level

4.2.5 At the job level

4.2.6. At the individual level

4.3 How are needs assessed?

4.4 List of general statements for classifying performance discrepancies

4.5 Other types of needs assessment

5. Formulating Objectives

6. Preparing training strategies

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6.1 Training framework

6.2 Other training alternatives

7. Sustainability of training programmes

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7.1 Institutional Base for Training:

8. Resistance to training in disaster management

9. Do’s and don’ts in establishing a disaster management strategy

9.1 Do’s

9.2 Don’ts

10. Conclusions

11. Bibliography

Appendix 1. Structures of national disaster management administration

Appendix 2. Case Study

2.1 General objectives of training programmes

The general objectives of training in disaster management in a country or an organisation can be broadly classified as short-term and long-term. The short-term objective of training can be limited to the creation of an interest in the idea of training, and to begin to establish a dialogue amongst the various audiences.

These short-term (or immediate) objectives may include:

· raising awareness at the various levels - for example, national, regional and local levels on disaster management
· creating a platform for exchange of ideas, problems and sharing of experiences
· initiating co-ordination among ministries, agencies and organisations
· drawing attention of the public, media, decision-makers etc. to the relevance of disaster management training
· stimulating improved response to disaster events
· dealing with the most immediate needs and current problems. The long-term objectives, by definition, require sustainability of the programme over time and replicability in diverse sectors, levels or geographical areas. These objectives may include:
· providing continuous broad staff development on the theory and practice of disaster management

- sectoral training
- professional training
- resource staff training (training the trainers)

· facilitating abilities, roles and motivations
· facilitating regular exercising of the management process and preparedness plans to identify gaps and capabilities
· institutionalising training as an integral part of mitigation and preparedness programmes
· establishing regional links with countries of similar problems, and inter-agency training activities
· regional and national networking and co-operation to share resources and achievements
· creating learning organisations