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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (What is the purpose of Training &…
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
What is Training & Development?
Development
Long-term in nature
Mainly designed for higher level executives and also for the employees who are in dominant managerial roles.
Mainly provided for existing employees for their all-round development and improvement
Development provides for an expansion of one’s knowledge.
Development is unending
Training
Short-term process
Mainly designed for non-managerial and technical employees in an organisation.
Mainly provided for new employees in which they get to learn about the key skills required for a job
Knowledge is gained through training.
Training is time-bound.
What are the different types of training methods?
Off-the-job Training Methods
Management Games
Advantages
High knowledge retention
Quick learning
Training the brain to act without too much consideration
Disadvantages
Can cause people not to assess risks thoroughly
Creates people to be more robotic than human
Unless well structured and thought-out people will get bored
Outside Seminars
Advantages
A wealth of knowledge usually, presented by many speakers at one time in one place.
A sense of camaraderie, where individuals can meet others with the same interests or concerns
A great way for those that don't like to read, or attend classes, to improve their knowledge of a specific subject.
Disadvantages
The chance that the speakers may be sharing incorrect knowledge, or not at all knowledgeable themselves
The time spent away from your actual business, or life, to attend.
Cost, of course, as all attendees must absorb their own costs.
Case Study Method
Advantages
Simplifies complex concept
Expose participants to real life situations which otherwise is difficult
Improves analytical thinking, communication, developing tolerance for different views on the same subject
Disadvantages
Problem arises in validation of the solutions because there are more than one way to look at things
Managing time is a criterion in a training program.
Might be difficult to find an appropriate case study to suit all subjects
Role Playing
Advantages
Helps to develop self esteem and confidence
Give them opportunity to show their creativity
Simple and low cost
Disadvantages
Time consuming process
Difficult for teachers to evaluate the students individually
Participants may be too shy
Lectures
Advantages
Lectures can be specifically organized to meet the needs of particular audiences.
Lectures can present large amounts of information.
Effective lecturers can communicate the intrinsic interest of a subject through their enthusiasm.
Disadvantages
Lectures requires effective speakers.
Lectures are not well suited for teaching complex, abstract material.
Students are often passive because there is no mechanism to ensure that they are intellectually engaged with the material.
Vestibule Training
Advantages
Both theoretical and practical training is provided
Many people can be trained at a time
It does not hinder the production process
Disadvantages
The training environment is mostly artificial.
This method is of limited value for the jobs that utilize non duplicate equipment.
Since the responsibilities are distributed, it may lead to organizational problems.
Simulation
Advantages
Fun and entertaining experience
Enhances creativity
A way to simplify difficult concepts
Disadvantages
Demonstrations place less emphasis on details
Costly method
Creates employees to be more robotic than human
Classroom
Advantages
Group interaction enhances learning
Instructors can provide personal feedback and monitor student progress
Allows you to teach employees in a safe, quiet, clean environment
Disadvantages
May not be able to enquire all of one’s doubts due to lack of time
Have to pull employees off the job
On-the-job Training Methods
Apprenticeship
Disadvantages:
Won’t gain access to certain careers
-Won’t get to experience university life
Salary may be lower than that of a graduate
Advantages:
Earn while you learn
A way to gain valuable experience in the working world
Broaden skill set
Mentorship
Disadvantages:
frustration
chance of a mismatched pair
Advantages:
both mentors and mentees gain confidence and leadership skills
not limited to performance-related problems, rather on future growth
interaction with experienced mentors to improve performance and gain knowledge
Internship
Disadvantages:
low earning potential
may be treated like an assistant
keeps you from entering the workplace
Advantages:
increase one's market value
identify and choose a specialty
platform to start networking
allow for real work experience
Job Rotation
Disadvantages:
not feasible for some industries
lack of in depth skill development
costly and time consuming
Advantages:
encourages development
acts as a backup plan if one employee leaves
eliminates boredom
Action Learning
Disadvantages:
time and topic coverage broad
preparation time for classes may be long
lack of individual accountability
Advantages:
collaborative learning
increased student engagement and understanding
Coaching/Understudy Approach
Disadvantages:
knowledge may differ from session to session, from instructor to instructor
costly method
Advantages:
helps identify both organisational and individual strengths
effective knowledge transfer
What is the purpose of Training & Development?
Improved Employees Performance
Consistency
Addressing wekanesses
Improve employees' satisfaction and morale
Improve productivity and efficiency
Advantages of Training & Development
Increase Job Satisfaction
Be in touch with the latest Tehnology Develoments
Advance Employees Skills
Be able to see Weaknesses and Skill Gaps