What created the most effective training you have ever attended?
Workshop Facilitator & Speaker | Learning and Development Manager| ??Enhancing workplace growth with education and inspiration | Author & Military Spouse
Knowing the purpose of training is one thing, but delivering it in a way that aligns with the learner needs is another. Have you ever attended training and thought, "Why am I here? Who needs this?" Or finished the session with thought, "What the heck am I supposed to do with this?" I'm just going to say it—I’ve asked every single one of those questions and I bet you have too. The reason we feel this way is because our purpose for being there—voluntary or not—doesn't align with the resources or knowledge presented in the training. To build a stronger workforce, the training employees receive must clearly outline what we want them to do. The tools provided shouldn’t feel like a scavenger hunt for "How will this help?" The training should be something learners can easily recognize is helpful and apply. For example, if employees attend a Performance Improvement training, what should they be doing afterward? What actions or behavior changes are expected? How can that happen? If they only needed the knowledge, they could access it elsewhere, but they are at that training; and so the training must show how to enhance their skills or abilities and how to apply what they've learned that reading alone won't. Start by making the goal clear internally ( facilitator and/ or designer), then ensure the training delivers knowledge, resources, and practical strategies for learners to put it into practice. If you are still reading this, I have a question for you: What factors created the best training you ever attended? (Please comment below) Illustration by me. #professionaldevelopment #training #learninganddevelopment
