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What is training?It is either a HR, L&D or T&D activity depending on the organization.Pause the video to write how you would describe training…

We will look at some well respected definitions

Lets see how your definition compares…

Malkovich's and Boudreau’s Diagnostic

Training is one of HRM activities and is defined like a systematic process of changing the behaviour, knowledge and motivation of present employees to improve the match between employee characteristics and employment requirements.

Older definition Facilitation?Is that the same as Training?We will come back to that question…

Older definitions claim training is the formal procedures which a company utilizes to facilitate learning so that the resultant behaviour contributes to the attainment of the company’s goals and objectives.

Worth the cost?What are the training costs?

Venue, travel, Trainer, administration, printing, instructional design, down time…

However, training should not be classified as an expense, but as an investment.

Well trained employees will provide competitive advantage.

What if the training investment produced a 200% return in productivity, sales, retention…

Reasons for training

Please pause this video and write your reasons for training staff…

The processes of training should contribute to attainment of organizational goals and objectives.

Therefore we must know what our specific goals in terms of organizational functions are. If there are no apparent goals in the organization which training can influence, there is no reason for undertaking a training activity.

This concept is called training–by–objectives.

Reasons for training

How are you going so far?

The most common reason for training is an identified deficiency in performance.

Especially when the deficiency in performance is visible by most employees and even the clients.

Sometimes employees who have been productive may now need training in order to regain a previous level of performance.

Reasons for training

Also newer employees may require training, because although they met the requirements for the job, they may not be able to perform the standards of the organization.

Inductions, OH&S, basic product or systems training….

In addition, for change management, new software, new procedures, new sales methods, new policies or competition…

Training?What if your organizational strategies are not being attained?

What training will improve your individual performance?

Training methods are divided into two groups – on-the-job and off-the-job training.

The chosen method needs to be close to the real work environment.

People learn through a combination of:

Visual: video, pictures, charts…Audio: verbal instruction…Kinaesthetic: activities, doing…

Facilitation Vs Training

I promised to come back to this question.

Trainers require a lot more skills, planning, assessment and industry experience.

Facilitation:Makes the presentation of information seem simple and easy. It assists with the learning process by presenting the training materials.

Training:Requires preparation to guide and instruct, whilst aiming, directing, monitoring and focussing the learning using a variety of training tools and methods to ensure the training objectives are met.

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