How to Plan for an Effective Training

In Today’s Context most of the Organizations has identified that training is an important function which enhances the quality of work force. Immediate improvements in people can be seen after an effective training program as it is well structured and targeted.

The Training Cycle

This is a sequence of steps which need to be followed in order to do proper training

• A training Policy need to be developed - Each Organization has its own Training Policies depending on the Business they do, the resources it has and the need. This can be weather to get external resource personal or to get the help from experienced managers of the Organization. The training methods to be used one day or residential. Seminar type or Group discussions.

•  Training Needs- The training need can be arise in different times at different aspects; the most appropriate thing is to identify what type of training is necessary for immediate improvement among the staff. The type of training which need to be conducted can be identified by doing surveys, observing how they perform their and having discussion with the managers about the weaknesses of the staff.

• Planning the Training Program-   This need to be done very carefully in a cost effective manner in order to get the maximum benefits.

• Carry out the Training- The training need to be carried out for all the staff that is in need of the training.

• Evaluate Training-Evaluation of the training program plays an important role as it helps to reduce the gaps arose in the last training program held.

Commonly Used Training Methods

1. Lecture Method
2. Coaching
3. Role Plays
4. Case Study Method
5. Seminar Method
6. Residential Method