The training's instructional objectives is describe the skills or knowledge to be acquired and attitudes to be changed.
For example, the stated objective for one training program might be that "employees trained in team methods will be able to perform the different job of their team members within 6 months"
Readiness of trainees and their motivation
Trainee readiness refers to whether or not the experience of trainees has made the employee receptive to the training they will receive. Prospective trainee should be screened to ensure to absorb what will be presented to them and motivating lead to higher productivity and higher employee satisfaction. For example, if a job requires workers to meet a sales quota, and they receive a bonus for exceeding that quota, they are likely to perceive training that teaches them how to improve their sales skills as highly useful.