effective training and development

• What is one benefit of training employees?

  Enhances employees' skills, boosting efficiency and productivity.
• How does training help employees adapt to market changes?

  It provides employees with the ability to adapt to market changes.
• What motivational benefit does training provide to employees?

  It motivates employees by offering opportunities for development and promotion.
• What is a financial cost associated with training employees?

  Paying for courses or trainers incurs financial costs.
• What operational impact can training sessions have on a business?

  Business operations may be disrupted during training sessions.
• What is a potential risk of training employees regarding staff retention?

  Trained staff may become attractive to other businesses, increasing the risk of staff leaving.
• What is formal training?

  Structured and planned training, such as graduate programs or workshops
• What is informal training?

  Unstructured training that occurs on-the-job through experiences and advice from colleagues
• How does self-learning occur in the workplace?

  By reflecting on mistakes and understanding the correct approach to avoid repeating them
• Why is ongoing training important for employees?

  It helps employees continually develop skills and stay engaged in their roles
• What might happen if employees do not receive ongoing training?

  Employees may feel stagnant and leave the company
• What are the key differences between formal and informal training?

  • Formal training:
  • Structured and planned
  • Examples: graduate programs, workshops
  • Informal training:
  • Unstructured
  • Occurs on-the-job through experiences and advice
• What are the benefits of ongoing training for employees?

  • Continual skill development
  • Increased engagement in roles
  • Prevention of feelings of stagnation
• What is formal training?

  Official, planned training programs (e.g., graduate schemes)
• What is the purpose of ongoing training?

  To keep employees updated and skilled through continuous sessions
• What is informal training?

  Unplanned, experiential learning through interactions with colleagues or customers
• How does self-learning occur?

  By analyzing mistakes to improve independently
• What are the different types of training methods?

  • Formal training: Official, planned programs
  • Informal training: Unplanned, experiential learning
  • Self-learning: Independent analysis of mistakes
  • Ongoing training: Continuous sessions for skill updates
• What is target setting in a business context?

  A process where managers assign specific goals to employees
• Why is target setting important for employees?

  It ensures that they have clear objectives to work towards
• What are performance reviews?

  Regular meetings where managers and employees discuss progress against targets
• What is discussed during performance reviews?

  Progress against targets, training needs, and planning improvements
• How does training contribute to employee motivation?

  It helps employees feel valued and boosts their personal growth
• What is the impact of training on employee retention?

  It keeps staff loyal and reduces the need to recruit replacements
• Why do businesses train employees in relation to new technology?

  To ensure staff can use new technology or adapt to changes in their roles
• How does training affect employee motivation and productivity?

  It makes employees feel valued, boosting their motivation and productivity
• What is one of the financial benefits of training employees?

  It reduces turnover and recruitment costs by improving staff retention
• Why is retraining necessary for new technology?

  New technology requires specific training for employees to use it efficiently
• What is the consequence of not providing proper training for new technology?

  It can lead to wasting investment in technology and ensures smooth integration
• How does training help in the integration of new technology?

  Proper training ensures smooth integration and efficient use of technology