Training and Development Study- TRG Concessions
Table of Contents
Importance of Training & Development
Role of the Learning Curve
Importance of transferring learning to the workplace
Contribution of learning styles and theories in designing learning event
Training needs at different organizational levels
Advantages and disadvantages of various training methods
Planning a Training Event
Conclusion
Importance of Training & Development
Employees enter a company with varying degrees of competence and expertise. The very reason that they are taken into a job, is because they have a basic skill set which would enable them to contribute to the company’s growth. However in order to lead the organization towards progress, it is imperative that the employees are themselves on an upward curve, with regards to their professional skills. Hence, the need for a comprehensive & productive training & development program.
Role of the Learning Curve
The phrase ‘learning on the job’ is often used in corporate circles. Although it has been used to the point of it being a cliché, it does carry with it a large degree of truth. No matter how experienced a person may be, he or she is almost guaranteed to face situations at the workplace which may be completely at contrast to what he or she has encountered so far in professional life. With new experiences comes learning, and it is those that are able to adapt themselves to new circumstances, and apply the learning gained from it to the workplace that become the key enablers of an organization’s growth. It is also foolish to assume that an employee will come in a company fully equipped for all challenges posed by the job, and hence it is the organization’s duty to ensure that the employee is given ample opportunity to enhance his or her skills. Every employee is on a learning curve- for some it is steeper than the others. Hence for a company to scale to the next level or sustain a high level of growth, training and development plays a central role. (1)
Importance of transferring learning to the workplace
A company can provide a variety of training programs, but unless the learning gained from the training can be applied in a work scenario, the training is fruitless. Trainers can impart a great deal of knowledge through training, but cannot influence whether the same gets applied to the job. Not being able to transfer the learning from trainings into the workplace also makes the training a wasted investment. However, if an employee is able to incorporate the new skills & information gained from the training to his job, the company only stands to gain.
The onus lies on the manager to ensure that an employee has a clear goal in mind when he goes for a training. The manager also has to take care, that the training would help the employee to make improvements to his performance. Also, during the period the employee is away while attending training, a manager has to ensure adequate …
