Issues in Providing Effective Training for Large Groups a Panel Presentation and Discussion

Abstract

The design of training for large groups or collectives demands a focus on group performance that differs from a mere aggregation of individual, crew, and smaller team performances. Emphasis on the training of large groups has broad military and non-military applicability, espcially where success depends on complex interactions and multiple subgoals. Five panelists describe and discuss training system design factors and “lessons learned” as they relate to issues in training large groups. The session features a discussant with extensive experience in training research and development, and includes interactions between the discussant, the panel, and the audience.