Action Plan: Pairs Activity Example

Overview of the example

This activity is the closing and post-training activity for a finance basics course. The course itself was a 4-hour course, delivered to a class size of approximately 100 participants.

Managers of the participants were made aware that their participating employees would work on the action plan. Managers were encouraged to support and hold their employees accountable to complete this activity.

Click here to see the Leader’s Guide for the Action Plan activity.

Tips and notes

  • Action plans are an impactful tool for participants to use after training.
  • Following through on action plans increases the application of knowledge or skill gained from a training session.
  • When the participant’s leader holds the participant accountable, the gain can be much more impactful.

Activity purpose

This is an activity to close out a training session. Participants work in pairs. As a follow-up activity, it encourages application of course content post-training.

Delivery format

Instructor led: ILT

This can also be adapted for vILT (virtual instructor-led training) delivery.

Group size

This activity is taken from a course delivered to a class size of approximately 100 participants; but, it can easily be used for groups as small as 6 participants.

Facilitator prep time

5 minutes

Delivery time

20 minutes

Supplies

Participant guide

Notes:

  • Click here to see the Leader Guide with embedded screen shots of accompanying Participant Guide
  • In the attached document, the client’s proprietary information was masked.
  • This particular example follows a style guide for layout and brand voice established by the client.