Development of Theories of Collective and Cognitive Skill Retention
Abstract
Conducting the right amount of training is critical and a scientific basis for scheduling refresher or maintenance training is required. While some scientific literature exists on scheduling of individual training on procedural tasks, the CF operates at an organisational level with an increasing high level of technology and with a growing emphasis on cognitive tasks. This paper reviews published and unpublished data and theory from the military research and development community pertaining to the retention of collective and cognitive skills as a step toward fielding a validated model of collective and cognitive skill retention. Electronic sources and an international panel of scientists were consulted to collect available data for review. Review of the selected material revealed five factors: task variables, structure of the collective, collective membership, individual differences, and training. Only one developed model of collective skill retention was found. This model was reviewed in conjunction with other models related to retention of individual skills. None are broad enough in scope in terms of the factors covered or sufficiently well validated to serve as a satisfactory foundation for predicting retention of collective performance. A plan for developing a model of collective skill retention is proposed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA630687
Entities
People
- Barbara D. Adams
- David J. Bryant
- Harry A. Angel
- Robert D. Webb
Organizations
- HumanSystems Incorporated