The impact of implementation intentions on the transfer of training from a management development program
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2023
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Taylor & Francis Online
Abstract
The aim of this study is to further develop our understanding of
transfer of training by introducing an additional post training trans fer intervention of implementation intentions. This enhances the
substantial developments made by goal setting theory but concen trates on goal achievement rather than simply goal setting. Whilst
goal intentions specify what a person wants to achieve, implemen tation intention specifies the behaviour to be performed and the
situational context it is to be performed in. This is a qualitative study
based on a management development program being delivered in
one UK Higher Education Institute. Data was collected from reflec tive learning journals and semi structured interviews with 15 parti cipants. Findings indicate that the use of an implementation
intention statement encouraged transfer in 67% of the participants.
This is a higher figure than any other study not using implementa tion intentions, has previously recorded. This study therefore
advances scholarship in the field of Human Resource
Development (HRD) and especially transfer of training. It also pro vides practical utility for organisations looking to gain a return from
their investment in HRD.
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Transfer of training, management development