Increasing the effectiveness of workplace training programs the merits of a systematic approach to their design

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

A methodological approach can enhance the design and effectiveness of workplace training programs. Use of focus groups enables greater diversity of potential training solutions to issues arising at work and can help ascertain appropriate training content, techniques, and means of evaluation.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2018), "Increasing the effectiveness of workplace training programs the merits of a systematic approach to their design", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 32 No. 1, pp. 22-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-11-2017-0090