Throughout my career in HR, I often thought that leaders should be more involved in making sure their employees got the most out of the training classes they attended. Unfortunately, they often were not: those who attended the classes sometimes learned things that their bosses were unaware of, or worse, didn’t support and/or practice themselves. And feedback from many of the employees in those classes often suggested that “my boss needs to attend this course”. At the very least, bosses should preview the material from the courses their people attend; optimally, they should review those materials with them upon completion of a course, ask questions to see how much they understood and retained, give them assignments that require them to practice, and provide feedback about how they’re using what they learned. This kind of follow up aligns the thinking between the two and gives the boss the chance to offer coaching about how to best apply what was learned. Getting involved like this shows your interest in your employees’ learning and reinforces the concepts of practice and concentration. Surveys regularly show that workforce training is a key driver of employee satisfaction and retention: two more reasons to do it right. So, get engaged in your employees’ professional development today.
Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias (1911 – 1956): American athlete who excelled in golf, basketball, baseball and track and field and is widely regarded as one of the greatest female athletes of all time.
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