Is Your Training Hitting Its Mark 5/27/2004

When times are good and cash is flowing, it's easy to live with the “possibility” that the training you’re providing to your staff will work. If it’s “close enough” and your staff enjoys it, it's easy to settle for that consultant who flies in from Boston, drops a few surprises, flies on and never looks back. You are left to decide how, or if, your organization benefited from the experience. Did it make a difference? Is your staff more knowledgeable and effective? Did it make your job easier? Was it worth the money you invested? The really big question is…is “close enough” ever really good enough? I think the answer is no! ...More

Evaluating Your Training…Is It Worth the Investment? 5/27/2004

We all know that training employees can be a costly endeavor. It takes time and money to design, develop and deliver customized training. More costs are evident when you consider employee time spent in the classroom and not on the job. Effective training should positively impact your organization’s performance and business results. ...More

Making the Case for Professional Associations in Workforce Development 5/27/2004

People join professional associations for a variety of reasons…to advance the profession, to have a voice, to share information, for professional development opportunities, networking, personal pride, and for a variety of other reasons that come from belonging. Whatever your reason for joining, the National Association for Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) connects workforce development professionals and encourages us to develop our knowledge and skills so we can excel in our careers. ...More