Simplicity in training and human factors support
Expertise in training research, design, development, and evaluation - the business of making experts.
With over twenty years’ experience in both Department of Defense and commercial applications, Dr. Amanda Bond’s expertise lies at the intersection of humans and computers, specifically creating harmonious and advantageous relationships between humans and technology through human training, human augmentation, and technology design. Amanda’s career history includes proven efficiencies and efficacies, as well as cost savings, through her project leadership.
Whether you’re a small business who needs temporary expertise or additional task assistance, or a large business looking for support for longer-term projects, Amanda can help drive your program to success.
Areas of Practice
Analysis
In order to affect human performance, we must first understand the human and the task(s) to perform. There are numerous analysis techniques that can be appropriate, depending upon the work, the human, and the desired end product. Job / Duty / Task Analysis, Sensory Task Analysis, Cognitive Task Analysis, Work Domain Analysis, Front-End Analysis, Training Needs Analysis, Training System Requirements Analysis, Statistical Analysis… Amanda can help develop both the right questions to ask and a data analysis plan, as well as help your organization to conduct the analyses and provide results.
Design (including Adaptation)
Human performance and training design encompasses a wide range of factors and documentation, from course outlines and media selection to more complex adaptation design, scenario design, and synthetic entity design. Turning data and constraints into cohesive training requires the knowledge of not just the training needs but also relevant training strategies, instructional models, and how humans learn. Amanda has the expertise to assist your organization through any aspects of training design, including the industry standard documentation from software requirements through Instructional Media Design Plan.
Evaluation
Measurement is a critical aspect of today’s data-driven world, and training and outcome measurement is no different. From setting up, running, and analyzing empirical or quasi-experimental design studies to designing assessment strategies for knowledge, skills, attitudes, or decision-making, ensuring the right things are being measured the right way is crucial to obtaining an accurate picture of the world. Amanda’s data and evaluation experience can support your organization as you look to measure training efficacy following a new intervention, or design assessment strategies for complex skills.
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