Aligning Training with Business Strategy
When training aligns with the business, employees at all levels understand expectations, operationalize vision and values, and recognize what is necessary to succeed. Conceptually, it is not hard to truly align training with the business needs, but it requires a good deal of work. Most of the profes...
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| Published in: | Training 2016-11, Vol.53 (6), p.14 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | eng |
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| Summary: | When training aligns with the business, employees at all levels understand expectations, operationalize vision and values, and recognize what is necessary to succeed. Conceptually, it is not hard to truly align training with the business needs, but it requires a good deal of work. Most of the profession intellectually knows what to do -- the problem is turning an intellectual understanding into action. To close the Knowing vs. Doing gap and gain buy-in for the learning agenda, try this three-pronged integrated approach: 1. Take advantage of existing structures and processes. 2. Selling and consulting skills are required. 3. Become a trusted advisor. The intellectual understanding is not enough. You know how to diagnose business issues, map these issues to learning outcomes, create the training design, and then measure the outcomes. Here's what you have to add: good relationships and communication with line leadership. |
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| ISSN: | 0095-5892 1943-7242 |