Imagine this: You hire the best trainer in the world to lead a training session for your team. They do an exceptional job, sharing their expertise and knowledge and making you work through engaging exercises. Your employees are inspired, motivated, and ready to conquer the world! But here’s the catch… The best trainer in the world cannot train anyone after a single session.
Training or any learning intervention is not a one-and-done deal. It’s an ongoing process, requiring consistent effort and reinforcement. While a single training session can undoubtedly ignite a spark of enthusiasm and leave them wanting more, true transformation and lasting impact require ongoing hard work and reinforcements. Building a learning culture takes time and consistent effort.
So, how do you bridge the gap between a one-time training event and long-term development?
#continuouslearning and #development . It’s by constantly and continuously doing the dirty work, getting into the middle, playing with , talking to people and holistically building around a topic.
Research has shown that knowledge retention drastically increases when learning is delivered in smaller, digestible doses over time. Other way to understand this is to keep practicing and keep learning. You may have heard that
After a few years of facilitating inhouse and external workshops and learning programs, I have some concern around using the word training. I don’t think anyone can train anyone after 1 training program. You can help someone learn better, share insights, theories, experiences, observations, practical tips. Help them learn through
#roleplays and making them understand by making learning very practical. One of the reasons why all our learning programs under The Talent Accelerator are case study based and practical so participants practice and learn
#retention : People forget things! Without regular interventions and practicing , employees will struggle to retain and apply what they learned.
#adaptability : The business landscape is constantly evolving. New technologies, trends, and strategies emerge regularly. Ongoing upskilling ensures that your team stays ahead of the curve and can adapt to changes effectively.
#mastery : Learning is like a muscle – the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets. Need to invest time and effort to master new skills and reach new levels of expertise.
The best “facilitator” in the world may kick-start the learning process, but it’s
#ongoinglearning that truly empowers you and provides impactful
