how do you train a new ce pse under time pressure

The reality: you often have limited time to get a new field engineer up to speed. Your approach: 1) PRIORITIZE — train the 20% that covers 80% of real situations first (the most common tasks, the most critical safety/quality items, the top failure modes). 2) Give them a USEABLE reference they can lean on (a quick-reference guide) rather than expecting them to memorize everything. 3) Focus on HANDS-ON for the critical tasks and check they can DO it, not just hear it. 4) Set up a FEEDBACK loop — tell them to call you when stuck, and debrief. 5) Be honest about what's urgent now vs what they'll learn over time. The one-line frame: 'Under time pressure I train the highest-value 20% first, give them a reference to lean on, and confirm they can do the critical tasks — then layer the rest over time.' It shows practical judgment, not just theory.