Training and Development Methods

Discussion Learning Activity 4.3: Training and Development Methods Discussion Introduction and Purpose of Assignment Once employees are working at an organization, training and development becomes a critical part of an overall performance management system. Objectives • Explain the various methods used in the training and development process. (4.2) Theory and Context Training is critical in introducing new employees (onboarding or orientation) and addressing any skills discrepancies. Ongoing training is also important in keeping employees’ skills current with changing or evolving position descriptions. Once employees possess the necessary skills to be successful in their current job, development takes place in order to build a pool of internal candidates to fill future positions. Instructions 1. Discuss the types of training and development techniques that are used at your place of work or a company you know well. a. Which techniques seem most effective? Why? b. Which techniques had limited success? Why? 2. Post your responses in the discussion forum titled 4.3 Training and Development Methods Discussion.