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TaskOutliner is the fastest, easiest way to develop Job Task Analysis-based training or instructional materials. Based on ESF's proven IDLS-ProTrainer 1 Process, TaskOutliner's powerful program allows you to input tasks as quickly as you can type, rearrange them with drag-and-drop ease, while it rrenumbers tasks automatically.

Features

With TaskOutliner, you can:

• Expand and Collapse Task Analysis to specified level
• Develop Create Performance Checklists from job task lists automatically
• Number TaskOutlines independently from other TaskOutlines
• View most recent TaskOutlines opened
• Use click and drag outline structure manipulation
• Import and export Task Analyses to other applications
• Number Tasks automatically
• Insert Notes
• View with or without Task Numbers
• Tile or stack up to ten Outlines
• Auto Save
• Use "Action" Icons to include those tasks in Performance Checklist
• Use "Knowledge" Icons to exclude those tasks in Performance Checklist
• View with or without "Action" Icons
• Check Action Words
• Add Date and Page Numbers
• Use New Editing Functions
• Use New Options Menu Toolbar
• Get Help On-Line
• Use powerful Spell Checker
• Print Reports with selected spacing (100%; 150%; 200%; double)
• Print Performance Checklists with sequential numbers

Generate Reports

TaskOutliner to create Reports automatically:

• Job Task Analyses
• Performance Checklists
• Objectives
• Table of Contents

Export TaskOutlines to create additional Reports, such as:

• Job Aids
• ISO 9000 Standards
• SOPs
• Work Instructions
• Batch Sheets
• Process Specifications

Benefits

WithTaskOutliner you can:

• Develop new, or update existing, Job Task Analyses quickly and efficiently
• Reduce Development Time
• Save time and money in developing Task Analyses and Training Materials
• Produce higher quality training materials
• Use as a great brainstorming tool for meetings

ESF's TaskOutliner Workshop... ESF offers workshops at your site to train you how to become Professional Trainers in all area of your training job. For those who have been using the IDLS process before our TaskOutliner software was available, we now conduct a one-day Workshop to teach you how to use TaskOutliner to create Task Analyses using the user-friendly TaskOutliner in conjunction with ESF's IDLS-ProTrainer 1 Materials. Return to Top of Page ESF's Mini-Workshops... ESF offers two IDLS-related Mini Workshops that enhance the IDLS Process: How to Use ESF's TaskOutliner Software: This Workshop is geared for those who: May have already taken the IDLS-ProTrainer 1 Workshop but never used the TaskOutliner Software Want to get more in-depth knowledge on how to use TaskOutliner. How to Use ESF's StyleDoc Templates: This Workshop is geared for those who: Want to get more in-depth knowledge how to use the user-friendly StyleDoc Templates in conjunction with ESF's IDLS-ProTrainer 1 Materials Return to Top of Page Thanks ESF... I just imported my MS Word checklist into TaskOutliner and immediately printed out a Performance Checklist. Then, using StyleDoc, I reformatted my Pre/Post Inventories, Cover Sheet, Response Sheets, Workbook, Objectives and TofC. Thanks ESF!!! Joe Reif, Training Director, HMS Host, Bethesda, MD