Practical Training Strategies for the Future

Introduction

1 Introducing a strategic approach to training






Introduction
What do we mean by strategy?
What is a training strategy?
Why is strategy important?
Developing a training strategy
Current situation analysis
Identifying the desired future situation
Moving from the present to the future
Summary

2 Training links to HR strategy



Introduction
Integrating training at different levels
Areas of HR
Recruitment and selection
Human resource planning
Reward management
Employee services
Employee relations
Employee development
Potential levels of involvement in HR strategy
Working across categories - performance management
Summary

3 Tailoring training to the needs of the business



Introduction
Mechanisms for delivering training
The changing balance in training delivery
Implications for the training function
Delivering training at different levels
Determining levels of training
Summary

4 Promoting individual learning and development



Introduction
Multi-skilling and multi-scoping
Supporting self-directed learning
Empowering to learn
Competencies for learning
Managing in a learning environment
Training in a learning environment
Creating a learning organisation
Developing learning contracts
Summary

5 Working with technology



Introduction
The trainer's role in the introduction of new applications
Introducing new applications to the business
Getting involved
Planning the training
Producing the training plan
Documentation
Delivery mechanisms
Using technology in training
Strategic training technology
Digital broadcast technology
Internet/intranet
Introducing an intranet
Summary

6 Skills for the strategic training function



Introduction
Future requirements for skills and knowledge
Delivery through projects
Project process
Managing a project team
Delivery through consultants/contractors
Summary

Appendix 1: Ten-point training strategy statement

Appendix 2: IT security policy

Appendix 3: Bid evaluation matrix

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