Expectations From Traning & Development

Hi, I am Pradnya. May I know what the expectations of employees and employers are from the Training and Development process in the manufacturing industry? This will help ensure that the T&D program is effective.

Before conducting the training, the aim and outcome of the training are decided very clearly. Then the potential employees are found within the organization, and the training is given to them. The employer expects the reward in the long run in terms of output, more productivity, a simpler method of doing the work, and reducing rework and eliminating unwanted steps in doing work.

At regular intervals, feedback is taken and evaluated to determine how effective the training is. Based on that evaluation, the decision on whether further training should be provided is made.

The effectiveness of the program depends on many factors such as the trainer, location, the type of employees involved, and their motivation level, among others.

Hello Pradnya.

What managers and employees can expect will depend on the nature of the training program. Even manufacturing process workers will sometimes engage in training that is not directly related to how to produce a widget, such as team building and communication skills.

So, speaking in general, managers can expect that:

- Employees will work more efficiently.
- Employees will exhibit higher morale.
- Employees will work more safely.
- Employees will work more effectively.
- Employees will stay longer with the organization.
- Employees will work more autonomously.

Not all of these will apply in every case, of course. More specifically, employers should expect whatever the defined outcomes of the training program were. For example, if the aim of the training program was to reduce defect rates by 20 percent, that is what employers should expect.

The same holds for employee expectations. In addition, employees may expect that:

- They will get continuing employment.
- The training program is challenging and enjoyable.
- They will form stronger bonds with their peers.
- They will be respected.
- There is a career progression path for them.

Les Allan

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