The quest for effective and budget-friendly training manuals can sometimes feel like a Mission: Impossible style assignment, complete with every kind of stressor imaginable (just short of helicopters and bad guys with eye patches).
Over the years, we at JPS Books + Logistics have learned a thing or two about the intricate dance of designing and procuring training materials—and we’re here to pass that knowledge along to you.
So, buckle up as we unfold some expert ideas that can elevate your training manual creation and printing process (helicopter not required)!
Optimal Procurement: Choose Smart Inventory
Training manuals, by nature, usually require frequent updates to keep pace with evolving content—from historic events to the latest scientific discoveries to simple changes in sentence structure.
To tackle the challenge of time rendering your training materials obsolete, consider a procurement strategy that meshes with the dynamic, ever-changing nature of your content.
Print On-Demand (POD) technology allows you to digitally print training manuals in small, cost-effective batches. Gone are the days of dusty, outdated binders lining your storage room!
With POD, you guarantee your team always has the latest (and most relevant) information, without eating into your budget.
Smart Design Choices: Efficiency + Aesthetics = Magic
In the universe of training manual design, striking the perfect balance between cost-efficiency and visual appeal is key.
A budget-friendly suggestion: opt for a standard paper size of 8.5″ x 11″ to keep expenses in check.
For internally used manuals, you can limit the use of color pages for a cost-effective approach, unless you’re trying to dazzle your clients; a dash of color not only enhances professionalism but also adds a visual flair that engages and captivates!
Binding that Facilitates Learning: Speed Up the Learning Process
Choosing the right binding method is sort of like choosing the perfect dance partner: you want them to compliment what you’re bringing to the table while adding some extra “wow” factor.
Yes, saddle-stitch and perfect binding are budget-friendly options, but our top recommendation for a superior training experience is spiral/coil binding.
The flexibility and ease of use make it a go-to choice, ensuring your manual not only looks professional but also functions seamlessly in training environments.
Tabbed Dividers: Flip Through Content with Ease
If your team is in a high-stakes training session, they need the ability to quickly flip to specific pages or topics with ease!
Enter tabbed dividers.
These handy additions facilitate quick and easy navigation, especially in fast-paced group training scenarios.
Want to take it up a notch? Go in for color-coded tabs or numerical indicators for a guided learning experience.
Before You Go…
At JPS Books + Logistics, we specialize in creating and printing training manuals that align with your unique needs.
Whether you’re looking for sales, technical, employee, management, safety, or customer service manuals, we have the print expertise to deliver exceptional results!
Ready for one mission that won’t add stress to your life?
