Staff training can be time-consuming and costly – if not done right. Poorly trained employees struggle with productivity, punctuality, deadlines, or lack of confidence in their work. This can lead to poor morale, low performance, and – ultimately – another vacant position your organization must use its time, effort, and resources to fill. But what contributes to ineffective training?
- Lack of clear communication: It’s essential to have materials that can illustrate tasks, goals, and expectations in a simple, yet effective manner. If a new employee is able to clearly understand what is expected of them and how to accomplish their objectives, they will certainly be more engaged in their work.
- Tedious or outdated training methods: Hours of training lectures while sitting in a conference room don’t always have the desired outcome. Implementing fresh ways to engage your staff goes a long way in information retention and enthusiasm.
- Inaccuracy/inconsistency in materials: Some long-time employees who are tasked with training new hires might have shortcuts or idiosyncratic methods that work for them and their day-to-day duties, but that may not be how management prefers things to be done – and could lead to bad habits.
- Limited amount of time: Employees – both new and experienced – need time to participate in training sessions without feeling like they are falling behind with their work.
Start off On the Right Foot on Day One
Using customized training materials (whether print or digital) can boost productivity, performance, retention, and satisfaction. When implementing training guides, here are five things to watch out for:
- Personalized: Customized training guides permit management to offer tailored content to specific roles, teams, departments, etc., making the material more engaging and easier to retain.
- Relevant: Guides can be created with real-world examples in mind, offering answers to FAQs and guidance in scenarios to help boost performance and confidence.
- Consistent: Even when guides are tailored for specific personnel, the core material remains constant, ensuring everyone receives the same baseline training.
- Flexible: Having a standardized template makes it easier to keep company policies, procedures, or programs up to date as your organization or business evolves. Employees can also learn at their own pace and adapt the guidance to their particular learning style.
- Efficient: By having concise materials, personnel can avoid wasting time on irrelevant training or information, which can impact productivity and efficiency. Employees can also learn at their own pace and adapt the guidance to their particular learning style.
Tailored Training Content For Every Role!
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