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Employee Training. A Paradigm Shift about its Importance June 6, 2011. Conversation Flow. Background Importance of Training Delivery Methods Consideration for International Expansion Conclusion. Background. 15 years conducting training domestically and internationally
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Employee Training A Paradigm Shift about its Importance June 6, 2011
Conversation Flow • Background • Importance of Training • Delivery Methods • Consideration for International Expansion • Conclusion
Background • 15 years conducting training domestically and internationally • Administered 5 certification programs • Advanced certification administrator • Started computer-based training for AAAE (nation-wide)
Painting a Picture • Training budget at airport have been cut by 30% (source AAAE) • Mandatory training dollars have not been cut
Reasons for Training • Training is the key to success for many reasons • This is not about investment in employees, but the investment in the company. • Training can be a long term investment, but it creates a significant short-term advantage. • If employees can attend some decent training courses, you get an employee that is better qualified for the job. • It gives the employees confidence to do their jobs, reduces their tension, boosts their job satisfaction, gives them a chance to advance.
Reason for Training • Training has a positive effect on recruitment • Sending staff to the training courses sends the message that they are valuable and encouraged to do better jobs. • Many people want to learn new things, because it keeps the work interesting. • The work becomes less frustrating, when in reality they learn more and become skillful on their jobs. • An aggressive training program is a strong element to attract new talents.
Delivery Methods • Industry conferences (cut) • Webinars (up) • On-site training (up) • PDAs • Videos • Colleges and Universities
Training Development Plans • Access strategic needs of your organization • Determine where gaps in talent exists • Develop a training plan • Implement Training • Most companies repeat the process once year
International Training • Access the requirements for training within targeted country • Learning proper etiquette to conduct business • Provide additional time when conducting international training • Don’t talk about the way we do in America