Corporate Training | Developing Human Capital ™
How does one determine value when training? Does it seem possible that many of us have lost our ability to correctly assess the value of the programs that are delivered? I know, starting an article with two questions is not the ideal method for making an argument. Nevertheless, I am of the opinion that the […]
I just finished reading an article on how Starbucks is closing over 7000 of their stores, for 3 hours on Tuesday, for remedial espresso training. Starbucks, which already has an extensive training program feels that their baristas are not making their coffee drinks up to the standard that Starbucks seeks to be known for.
When was the […]
Being tasked with building or managing a training organization is a larger-than-life responsibility. Mistakes will happen - but here are the ten most common training mistakes and how to avoid them.
Building and managing a training department is a difficult task. Mistakes can be made in many areas of training and development, but there are some […]
Is it time for you to measure the effectiveness of your training programs? If you’re not sure where to start, these Top Ten Training Metrics can help. Measuring the effectiveness of training is a very difficult task, for stakeholders, training departments and end users. If you are a training manager or company stakeholder looking for ways […]
Keep your training department and its customers knowledgeable by avoiding the Top Ten Training Myths.Training departments are sometimes viewed as being out of touch with the rest of the organization. Because of this, beliefs or myths about training, its functions, and its results tend to develop both within the department and outside it. To keep […]
How does your Sales Organization’s training budget stack up against the competition? Is your investment in Sales and Support Training and technology at par with industry standards? Bersin & Associates provides answers in their 2007 Corporate Learning Factbook. Here are some of the highlights of the report:
The corporate learning market continues to grow, with budget increases […]
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“The firm spends an average of $2,000 on training per hourly worker each year. Everyone within the organization benefits from training and development initiatives. Servers get two weeks of on-the-job training. Candidates vying for a managerial position receive 12-week development courses. Even dishwashers are included in training initiatives.One way the company measures its return on […]