How Can HR Use the Learning Curve to Speed Up Skill Development?

With the advent of increasing pressures of competition and time, companies are trying to find ways to innovate models for reducing the time required to learn a particular skill.

I am looking for some inputs on the incorporation of the Learning Curve in HR. Could somebody share relevant knowledge to do the same?

Dear Vaibhav, I do agree with you that many companies are in the process of reducing the learning curve. The activities we have undertaken to achieve the same are:

- Live projects for individuals, which they can complete while at work
- On-the-job training
- Creating a knowledge-sharing platform, where seniors come and solve all the queries

Regards,
Gaurav

Companies are trying to find ways to innovate models for reducing the time required to learn a particular skill. Companies should look for people who are interested in learning those skills because individuals who are not interested (referred to as "Dumbs") may take years to learn. Therefore, the problem is now solved. It is important to note that in order to solve algebra, you do not need to provide training to a poet. INTEREST IS MOST IMPORTANT.

Someone asked Shah Rukh Khan if he would join politics. His response: "I never do things for which I have no sense."

I agree with Manu regarding employees having an interest. A little motivation from the employer's side can go a long way. How about gathering feedback from the employees? What about providing training during holidays without being strict? Perhaps overtime can be offered. On-the-job training can also be effective.

I agree with all of the above as all of us are saying the same thing:

1. The learning curve can be reduced with training (on the job, in the classroom, etc., whatever is necessary for the job).
2. Aptitude and attitude are essential. So is interest. Learning could be fastest if the person has the required interest.

What I don't agree with is:

"What about not being mean but training during holidays? Maybe overtime can be given. On-the-job training too can work."

How many people would attend such training? Holidays are for being with your family. If such training is during holidays, many of the employees (though interested) would not join or may not pay due attention.

Ajmal Mirza