The training department at NovaCare has designed a workbook template for participants and leaders. In the facilitator guide, visuals occupy two-thirds of the page. The remaining third lists prompts and key messages to accompany each visual. The participant workbook is created from the facilitator guide by eliminating the prompts to allow space for participants to record their notes. Make manual covers distinctive.
Many employees have several manuals on their desk.
The cover and spine marking should quickly distinguish the content of each manual. At Home Depot, cover designs and color-coded spine markings distinguish one type of manual from another. Choose a binding method that's durable and convenient. Many companies are switching from three-ring binders to spiral binding for smaller booklets. Participants say that the spiral-bound books are lighter and easier to use.