Training: A Profitable Investment
6 January 2009
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Florian Mantione is not only a business leader but also a creator of social bonds, a facilitator, and a humanist. ReKrute.com, always on the lookout for new trends, has taken a strong interest in the life of this idea agitator who subtly reveals certain realities of corporate life through a selection of articles that we will share with you in the coming weeks.
The DIF (Individual Right to Training) starts with a good intention. Everyone has the right to training.
But this ignores that training is not just about listening to an expert for several hours in a room… We learn by reading professional journals and technical books. We learn by meeting with suppliers who tell us about their new products. We learn by attending a conference-debate. We learn by speaking at a school and preparing the topic we will be working on; We learn by going to a trade show to discover what's new today.
Of course, "classroom" training is useful. But useful for what and for whom? It is especially essential for a specific, technical subject; to acquire knowledge, or even know-how. It is essential for progressing and performing tasks that are difficult to accomplish without a minimum of explanation, reflection, and learning. It is essential for curious employees who feel they can improve, who want to progress, who want to take on more responsibilities. And so what if the newly trained employee goes to use their new expertise with a competitor tomorrow? It's a risk to take, and the situation works both ways… In no case will training be a waste of time and money. It is an element of employee recognition and a fantastic springboard for advancement: for both the employee and the company.
Finally, let's not forget that managers must also train throughout their lives if they want to stay in touch with their employees and their market. I'm always surprised when an employer talks to me about training their employees and remains discreet about their own. And if they participated in the training provided for their executives? It would prevent the trainer from hearing "but everything you're telling us, sir, should be told to our bosses…". But that's another story…
Excerpt from the book "Florilegium of Intellectual Vitamins for Common Sense Management"
Author Florian Mantione
Posted on December 17, 2009
florianmantione.com
The DIF (Individual Right to Training) starts with a good intention. Everyone has the right to training.
But this ignores that training is not just about listening to an expert for several hours in a room… We learn by reading professional journals and technical books. We learn by meeting with suppliers who tell us about their new products. We learn by attending a conference-debate. We learn by speaking at a school and preparing the topic we will be working on; We learn by going to a trade show to discover what's new today.
Of course, "classroom" training is useful. But useful for what and for whom? It is especially essential for a specific, technical subject; to acquire knowledge, or even know-how. It is essential for progressing and performing tasks that are difficult to accomplish without a minimum of explanation, reflection, and learning. It is essential for curious employees who feel they can improve, who want to progress, who want to take on more responsibilities. And so what if the newly trained employee goes to use their new expertise with a competitor tomorrow? It's a risk to take, and the situation works both ways… In no case will training be a waste of time and money. It is an element of employee recognition and a fantastic springboard for advancement: for both the employee and the company.
Finally, let's not forget that managers must also train throughout their lives if they want to stay in touch with their employees and their market. I'm always surprised when an employer talks to me about training their employees and remains discreet about their own. And if they participated in the training provided for their executives? It would prevent the trainer from hearing "but everything you're telling us, sir, should be told to our bosses…". But that's another story…
Excerpt from the book "Florilegium of Intellectual Vitamins for Common Sense Management"
Author Florian Mantione
Posted on December 17, 2009
florianmantione.com
