Staff-Development-Programmes

Tips on Choosing the Best Staff Development Programmes A staff development programme is a training programme that trains staff on different issues as the management chooses. Staff development programmes are important because they help with bonding, they motivate employees and they help employees understand and follow the philosophy of the organization.

A staff development program can take the form of informal or formal training and education, work-based learning, self-directed learning or professional activities. It is advisable to go for the option that best suits your particular objects and circumstances.

Consider what the staff development programme is offering. Different programs feature different course contents, but some of the things you should never compromise on are facts about the organization and its goals and the roles of the different individuals.

Learn the common mistakes of these programmes. One of the major mistakes is taking the wrong approach. The decision-making process should be on point. An example of how the wrong approach can lead to ineffective results is, management taking sales employees for sales training when the sales department is not meeting its targets. It is important that the management digdeep to determine the actual cause of the problem. Other common mistakes are rushing the programmes and choosing the wrong programmes.

An important consideration when picking a staff development programme is the qualification of the trainers. The trainers should not only be trained in accredited institutions, they should be trained in the relevant field. Also important is the experience of the trainers. The trainer/s should be familiar with your industry and the organization.

It is important to consider the faculty fees and other fees. Consider whether the instructors need special equipment. Consider the standard of the facility where the staff development programmes will take place. The facility should be accredited by the relevant regulatory bodies and should have all the necessary facilities. Other important considerations are the time-frame adherence and the location.

Resources: http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/edu/staffdev/ http://business.anglia.ac.uk/staff-development-programmes.cfm http://www.brookes.ac.uk/services/ocsld/staffcourses/ssdp/index.html http://www.hr.salford.ac.uk/development/programme/