Details about HPT 101

What is HPT 101?

It's a board game that explores the steps of the human performance technology (HPT) process. By playing the game, you learn features of the HPT process and facts and strategies associated with each step.

How do I play HPT 101?

It's easy to play this board-and-card game. You play HPT 101 in five deals, each deal corresponding to one of the steps in the HPT process.

During a deal, you receive 10 cards. Pick out a card that belongs to a specific step. Present the card, and if nobody objects, throw a die and move forward on the game board.

If somebody objects, talk it over with the objector. If neither of you can persuade the other, check the Feedback Table for the official answer. If you are right, the objector moves back two spaces. You throw the die and move forward. If you are wrong, you move back two spaces. The objector throws the die and moves forward.

Follow the same procedure with each of the next four deals.

CHANCE cards add excitement to the game. When you pick one up, you may move farther forward or move someone else's piece backward.

Win the game by being the first player to reach the FINISH space on the game board.

What does this package contain?

Game board. Six tiles with a total of 30 spaces for keeping track of the players' progress
Game cards. 105 cards, each with a statement about different activities, decisions strategies, and tactics associated with the five steps of the HPT process.
CHANCE cards. 15 cards, each with good news to the player who receives it
Game pieces. Plastic pieces of different colors, one for each player or team
Selection die. A six-sided die used in a game variation.
Movement die. A die with the number 1-3 is used for determining how far the player moves.
Reference Cards. Four job aids that summarize the key features of the HPT process and provide a mini-glossary.
Feedback Table. A reference table that lists the card numbers and the correct step (or steps) associated with each.
Game Flow Summary. A one-page checklist with the basic rules of the game
Classification Exercise. A 5-page handout for a follow-up activity that requires the players to classify all statements from the game cards
Transparency masters. Five reproducible bullet charts explaining details of the five steps in the HPT process.

What's in this Facilitator Guide?

Basic information about the game
List of supplies
Detailed instructions for procedures before, during, and after the game
Debriefing questions
Variations
Copies of all reproducible materials

How many people can play the game?

HPT 101 is typically played by 2-16 players. With fewer than five players, each plays individually. With five or more players, they play in teams.

How long does the game last?

A typical game requires 30-45 minutes. The play time can be shortened or lengthened easily.

What are the steps in the HPT Process?

The HPT Process model used in this game is based on an analysis of the. literature combined with Thiagi's field-based synthesis. It consists of the following five flexible steps:

Analysis. Define the performance problem, identify root causes of the problem, and select one or more suitable HPT interventions.

Design. Systematically design, produce., and integrate HPT interventions to solve the performance problem.

Installation. Manage the change effort associated with the HPT intervention through planning, training, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.

Evaluation. This step is integrated with all previous steps. Collect data through expert reviews, individual tryouts, and field tests. Use these data to improve plans, products, and procedures.

Management. This step is integrated with all other steps. Plan, budget, schedule, hire, keep records, and produce reports to ensure efficient utilization of project resources.

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