In a learning-organization environment, training by itself will not make a difference. You, as a manager, have more influence than the trainers do on the trainees’ application of learning on the job.
Promoting Training Transfer
The primary barrier for transfer of training to occur is the absence of reinforcement on the job. The real work begins after the training ends. You will need to coach and motivate trainees after a training event by reminding them of goals and benefits and by recognizing and rewarding their efforts to apply new skills. You will also need to commit the time to make whatever changes are needed ...
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