Describe how you would establish a learning program focused on best practices and innovation, in contrast to a training
program emphasizing limitation, within the organization or within specific departments of that organization. Consider the
ideas about whole systems transformation conferences developed in-house for company employees. Whom would you invite and
encourage to participate in the program? What topics would you want them to discuss? How would you collect the ideas they
share and what would you do with that information? Please follow the Discussion Grading Rubric in your Posts & Replies.
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Trainers need to be mindful of some training best practices to accomplish this goal. Here are
the first two of from the article on Trainingindustry.com called Training Best Practices and Organizational Success.
Trainingindustry.com (2012).
Training programs should be strategy-driven
Trainers should be well aware that all training and development programs need to be in line with the organization's
overall strategic goals. They should closely interact with the clients to ensure that the designed and implemented
programs help to achieve business success by overcoming an area of improvement. The trainers should align the learning
objectives and business objectives to make the training more relevant. Trainingindustry.com (2012).
Set criteria to define success
The success of training programs should be measured against different criteria. Training programs should result in a
return on investment, either in the long term or the short term. Professional trainers should clearly outline how the
training initiatives help an organization fully achieve its goals. The timeframes should be identified at the beginning,
and a re-evaluation of the programs should be conducted on a regular basis. Trainingindustry.com …show more content…
Trainers need to be mindful of some training best practices to accomplish this goal. Training
best practices can vary depending upon the specific situation, culture and maturity of each organization. However, the
best trainers ensure that they are well aware of the training needs before implementing any initiative. The industry is
built around the belief that the process of doing, reflecting and learning is a continuous one. T
As I stated in Post 1, here are three additional best practices according to Trainingindustry.com. This was from an
article I read called Training Best Practices and Organizational Success.
Training programs should be supported by key strategies, systems, structures, policies and practices
When designing a training program, the trainers should ensure that learning is aligned with and directly supported by
organizational structures, lines of authority, decision-making, values and other business practices. This would help to
establish boundaries and reinforce the desired results. Trainingindustry.com (2012).
Training should be driven through many channels
Some of the best trainers in the industry help the organizations to explore and utilize different platforms to