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Feature title: Learning & Development - - Is it a waste of money?
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L&D Feature Feature L&D
Learning &
person and how effective that
information will be in relation “An L&D programme should provide the company
to their work.
with an analysis of the learning required, the
Consultants vs
company training individuals most suited to the learning, encompass
Development
An L&D programme should
provide the company with a variety of learning methods and ensure accurate
an analysis of the learning
?
a waste of money
required, the individuals most feedback is obtained and analysed to ensure
- Is it
suited to the learning, encom-
pass a variety of learning meth-
ods and ensure accurate feed-
the learning activity has been successful”
back is obtained and analysed
to ensure the learning activity
has been successful. through the channels within the pro-
There are many consultants who offer gramme itself.
L&D services that can provide such a However, care must be taken that More inforMation:
programme yet it seems strange that the consultancy firm is offering the best
Liz Elstub
a company may waste money on the quality learning and not just what they
HR Consultant, Risk Revolution Ltd
training they provide yet are reluctant can personally offer.
Human Resources / Learning
to invest the resource into a structured In answer to the question – is L&D
I
& Development / Recruitment
n today’s fast-moving world the passes technical data along with correct L&D may not deliver results are; lack of programme. a waste of money? The answer very / Health & Safety
importance of a highly skilled and processes and procedures. structure and analysis to the company’s Service levels and costs can vary great- much depends on the approach of Website: www.riskrevolution.com
innovative workforce becomes It’s often easier to learn this rather than, L&D programme, menu driven training, ly between consultancy companies, but companies to their L&D and whether Email: liz@riskrevolution.com
more and more essential. for example, to take responsibility using ini- individuals trained on subjects they have there are some who do not charge for they are committed to developing Tel: 07590 230621
tiative, being self motivated, communicating no aptitude for, lack of L&D evaluation the development and administering of their own highly-skilled and experi-
Now more than ever competition for effectively or the ability to solve problems to and a lack of commitment to learning by the programme as they receive money enced workforce.
experienced workers and managers is fierce, name but a few. management.
isn't it time companies invested money into Although there are many courses on
developing their existing workforce? these subjects, unless a person has a A deliberate process
By developing your own staff not only certain aptitude for them they can be very Learning must be treated by manage-
Flour Milling Training
so you develop company knowledge as difficult to learn. For example, you can ment as a deliberate business process, in
people will have been employed for longer have a manager whose technical knowl- the same way that marketing is.
periods of time, but it also allows companies edge and experience is exemplary, but People at work are learning all the
who struggles to communicate with his or time, for example, if a worker shows
to develop skills that are pertinent to them.
her team and causes friction another worker how to do something Seven Steps to Success Course Fees
within the workplace. then they have passed on knowledge to
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There is often little comparison
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as a deliberate business efficiently and that there is
a structured approach to
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– Flour Milling Management
process, in the same defining the areas requiring
development and the people
no real understanding of what is required
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Some training will be provided in
answer to specific training responses, for and increase distance learning by industry of millers
example, inductions, health and safety,
potential programme professionals worldwide
Persistent doubts IT, etc but without a structured L&D
UK businesses spend vast programme other training can often be
amounts of time, energy and adhoc. This can partly be due to the lack 7 Modular Courses provide millers with an essential understanding and
money on L&D – an estimated of resource - not all companies can afford underpinning knowledge of the milling industry.
Experience and knowledge UK£38.6 billion in the year 2008. This is clear to have their own training co-ordinator
Milling experience comes with develop- evidence that senior management believe - and it’s often left to a busy manager or An indispensable tool for those new to the milling industry and for
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through technical courses, which encom- to deliver results. Several reasons that er that was the right course for the right guidance throughout the course year. email: info@nabim.org.uk
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