As professionals today, we live and work in exciting yet challenging times. Stop and think about the amount of major change our workplace continues to experience, with more technology and automation, new business models, evolving product and service offerings, and ever-increasing customer expectations. In today’s business environment, staying ahead of the curve can be extremely challenging.
Today’s managers and leaders are faced with the daunting task of trying to lead their teams through these rapidly changing times. They are faced with a number of tough questions: How do I ensure I have the right employees with the right skills? How do I identify what skills I need now and, perhaps more strategically, the skills I’m going to need next? How do I prepare my team to be successful?
High-performing organizations foster a culture of continuous learning and take a much more holistic approach to training and developing their most strategic asset – their people. Ryan Childers, RTM Consulting’s Training Practice Leader, shares six key elements to consider when developing a holistic learning and development function. Check out the article recently published on trainingidustry.com.