TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

1. Training

   • Training is the formal and systematic modification of behavior throughlearning which occurs as a result of education, instruction, development andplanned experience.
     • Its a short term process.
     • Targeted in most cases for non-managerial personnel
     • Specific job related purpose

2. Development

   • Development is any learning activity, which is directed towards future, needsrather than present needs, and which is concerned more with career growththan immediate performance.
     • It is a long term educational process
     • Managerial personnel
     • General knowledge purpose

3. Why T&D ?

   • Training: Helps employees to do their current jobs.
   • Development:Helps the individual handle future responsibilities.
   • Objectives
     • Efficiency Improves Quality
     • Versatility in Operations
     • Employees Stability
   • Importance
     • Benefits the Personnel & Human Relations, Intra Group, Internal Group Relations
     • Benefits the Individual
     • Benefits the Organization

4. When does the need for training arise?

   • Change in working methods or products produced
   • Installation of new equipment or techniques
   • Promotion or transfer of individual employees.
   • Labor shortage, necessitating the upgrading of some employees
   • Advantages of Training
     • Improves the morale of the workforce.
     • Helps create a better corporate image.
     • Learns from the trainee.
     • Aids in organizational development.
   • Disadvantages of Training
     • Bad habits passed on
     • Equips staff to leave for a better job
     • Can be a financial drain on resources