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Training effectiveness is often reduced because trainees are unable to deal with work environment and interpersonal constraints. Incorporating relapse prevention strategies into training programs has been suggested as a method to increase training effectiveness. This study evaluates the impact of including a relapse prevention component in a supervisory skills training program. The results suggest that relapse prevention strategies may be valuable for increasing trainees' awareness of situations where new skill usage is relevant and facilitating managers' involvement in the development of new skills.
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Noe, R.A., Sears, J. & Fullenkamp, A.M. Relapse training: Does it influence trainees' post training behavior and cognitive strategies?. J Bus Psychol 4, 317–328 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01125242
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