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Training Matters
TERRI CARR Ballinger Training & Consultancy
There are many reasons that businesses seek training for their staff and managers. Training can come in many forms, at varying costs, with a variety of delivery methods and outcomes, which can make the decision making process very confusing.
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Before you even begin to research what is available, or sign on the dotted line, consider the following questions.
Why do y ou believe your staff/self require training?
Have you observed gaps in your staff member’s knowledge and or skills within their job role?
Hav e there been incidents or accidents that demonstrate a need f or gap training?
Do you ha ve new products, systems or services that require an induction style training program?
Have you had complaints that have highlighted a need f or specific refresher training?
Has your industry had recent changes in legislation, or requires updates in qualifications?
Have you received positive feedback from customer s, or observed a positive growth in your business, and w ant to build on the current strengths, or reward high performance?
There are so many choices available when it comes to training for small businesses, accredited or non-accredited, face to face or online, funded or fee for service, large organisations or small RTO.
Making an informed decision based on your knowledge of your own staff training needs will save you time, money, and a lot of headaches, leading to rewarding outcomes for everyone involved.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Terri Carr started her business, Ballinger Training and Consultancy, in July 2005. This year, she will celebrate 10 years of owning and running the Registered Training Organisation. Terri spent 15 years previous to starting her business as a Primary School Teacher, in Victoria and Qld. Ballinger Training specialises in business, management, and training and assessment courses, all developed in house, and delivered as both face to face, and as online, self-paced programs.
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Quality online and face to face programs in management, business, work health and safety and training and assessment. RPL offered on all courses.