Training and Development Programmes

Training and development programmes are designed according to the requirements of the organisation, the type and skills of employees being trained, the end goals of the training and the job profile of the employees. These programmes are generally classified into two types: (i) on the job programmes, and (ii)off the job programmes.

Different training is given to employees at different levels. The following training methods are used For the training of skilled workers and operators-  Specific job training programmes, Technical training at a training with live demos, Internship training, Training via the process of rotation of job.

Training given to people in a supervisory or managerial capacity is – Lectures, Group Discussions, Case studies, Role-playing, Conferences etc.

People in managerial programmes are given this type of training- Management Games to develop decision making, Programmes to identify potential executives, Sensitivity training to understand and influence employee behaviour, Simulation and role-playing, Programmes for improving communication, human relations and managerial skills.

Benefits of Training

  1. Training improves the quantity and quality of the workforce. It increases the skills and knowledge base of the employees.
  2. It improves upon the time and money required to reach the company’s goals. For e.g. trained salesmen achieve and exceed their targets faster than inexperienced and untrained salesmen.
  3. Training helps to identify the highly skilled and talented employees and the company can give them jobs of higher responsibilities.
  4. Trained employees are highly efficient in comparison to untrained ones.
  5. Reduces the need to constantly supervise and overlook the employees.
  6. Improves job satisfaction and thus boosts morale.