Are You A Focused Trainer?

 

Historically, an organization's training initiatives, in particular the 'softer-side,' have been easily removed during times of cost-cutting. However, in our recent client work across industry sectors, Lane4 has noticed a significant shift in this trend. Rather than being cut entirely, training budgets are subject to the same treatment as other business budgets, and are being trimmed.

We are seeing certain training funds ring-fenced for 'must do' activity, and naturally, critical skill training is high on the priority list. What human resources directors and budget advisers are neglecting are the perceived 'softer' skills fundamental to surviving, and even thriving, in tough times.

Much of our recent work with clients has focused on developing organizational resilience, a dynamic process that enables organizations to react and adapt positively when faced with adversity. It is not just about survival, but about being able to manage change effectively by finding and seizing opportunities.
With this in mind, and the reality of fewer funds at HR's disposal, it's more crucial than ever that training initiatives are tailored and made explicitly relevant to the economic climate. In this way they can provide the tools and support that enable people to adopt the right behaviors to perform in tough conditions.

In also understanding the trimmed nature of budgets, organizations must focus their investment on key leaders and stakeholders who are best positioned to role model critical behaviors to the rest of their employees. Training and supporting key individuals creates a 'trickle down' effect that influences other team members to behave and perform similarly. This creates an internal positive momentum and builds resilience to both combat adversity and raise performance.

Posted By : Pallavi Singh

                   PGDM III Sem, Sec ' B '