Designing Workplace Learning Interventions

So there's this learning and development consultant named Clive Shepherd. He has a blog on Blogger called Clive On Learning, where he writes about various applications of media and technology to learning at work. Way back in late 2013 Mr. Shepherd wrote a series of posts about designing workplace learning interventions. One post in particular was about something called PIAF, which stands for preparation, input, application, and follow-up. Apparently if you follow this model you'll get better results. Here is what each of the letters stands for:

• Preparation: Helping the learner to prepare for a productive learning experience.
  
• Input: Providing the formal element which hopefully will inspire the learner and act as a catalyst for changes in behavior and on-going skills development.
  
• Application: Providing opportunities for the learner to test out new ideas and skills in the work environment.
  
• Follow-up: Helping the learner to continue the learning journey using on-demand content, coaching and support from peers.