What kind of education prevents new employees from just passively learning through observation?
[Manufacturing Industry New Employee Training] The Limits of Passive Learning! How to Cultivate Self-Driven New Employees
"New employees first observe the work being done next to them." "Our company has traditionally followed a 'learn by watching' style." Isn't this kind of educational policy still deeply rooted in the workplace? While it is indeed valuable to see the skills and procedures of veterans up close, the number of individuals who can master them solely through observation is now a minority. ● Just watching does not reveal what is important ● Even if notes are taken, they cannot be understood when reviewed later ● When trying to do it themselves, they often stop and keep checking These examples illustrate that "watching-only OJT" does not lead to retention in memory or understanding. The value of OJT lies not in the act of "watching" itself, but in "what one notices." To ensure that new employees do not simply end up "just watching," a system that communicates "what they should be looking for" and "how they should understand it" in advance is necessary. LinkStudio provides support for creating video teaching materials that can be used before and after OJT. With a clear structure using live-action footage plus subtitles and narration, it is also capable of standardizing, solidifying, and localizing OJT.
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Proposal for Solutions | Transforming Video Utilization from "Just Watching" to "Understanding While Watching" in OJT In newcomer training, it is important to clearly define "what to watch" and "where to pay attention." A useful aid for this is the use of videos of the processes used in OJT, along with point explanations. Specifically, this includes: - Recording videos during work and displaying key points and check points as subtitles - Supplementing with narration on the order of actions, how to read measuring instruments, and criteria for judgment - By watching these videos before OJT, it becomes clear "what to look for" As a result, newcomers shift from a posture of "just watching" to "observing while thinking," thereby enhancing learning efficiency.
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Implementation Steps | How to Support "Thinking and Observing OJT" with Videos STEP 1 | Inventory the processes taught in OJT Identify which tasks should convey what information. STEP 2 | Create video materials for viewing before OJT Film the work scenes in live action and supplement key points with subtitles and narration. STEP 3 | Integrate videos into OJT, unifying preparation → on-site → review Establish a cycle of viewing → practical observation → questions → repetition to strengthen on-site training.
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Custom-made training video
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Introduction of Success Cases | Improved Retention Rates and Reduced Training Burden with "Preparation for OJT Using Videos" A manufacturer of housing equipment parts had adopted a "learning by watching" style of OJT, but it was challenging for newcomers to grasp the overall process, leading to longer times before they could work independently. To address this, they introduced "pre-viewing videos" to be shown before OJT. They prepared approximately 5-minute videos that captured the actual procedures of workers, along with explanations. As a result: ● The number of questions from newcomers increased, clearly identifying "what they did not understand." ● OJT time was reduced by about 30%, alleviating the burden on trainers. ● The time taken for newcomers to become independent was shortened by more than two weeks. By reinforcing "OJT = on-the-job training" with pre-learning, the efficiency of training was significantly improved.
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| Tips for Effectively Creating OJT Support Videos Practical Point 1️⃣ | Show the overall process at the beginning (where it starts and where it ends) |
| Tips for Effectively Creating OJT Support Videos Practical Point 2️⃣ | Explain the "points to watch" for each process (e.g., orientation of parts, dimensions to pay attention to, etc.) |
| Tips for Effectively Creating OJT Support Videos Practical Point 3️⃣ | Verbalize the meaning and reasons for operations and supplement with narration |
| Tips for Effectively Creating OJT Support Videos Practical Point 4️⃣ | Split the video into segments of 5 minutes or less, allowing for easy review by theme |
