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2. Tabletop Analysis
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Using a facilitator, a small group of 3 to 10 subject matter experts convene to identify the various tasks. A minimum of one job incumbent and one supervisor are needed to discuss the tasks. The facilitator conducts the sessions and documents the information. Through brainstorming and consensus building, the team develops a sequential list of tasks. Following this process, the team determines which tasks should be trained. Task selection is based on the frequency, difficulty, criticality and consequences of error or poor performance. This method is labour-intensive for the subject matter experts. The identified tasks' validity depends on the credibility of the selected subject matter experts. For consistency, the team of experts should remain the same throughout the process.
The table-top method of job analysis typically consists of:
- Orienting the team.
- Reviewing the job.
- Identifying the duty areas associated with the job.
- Identifying the tasks performed in each duty area and writing task statements.
- Sequencing the duty areas and task statements.
- Selecting tasks for training.