Five Key Training Courses Every Employee Should Take
The value of any organisation is measured in the strength and capabilities of its workforce. Which in turn means that every investment in employee development represents an investment in the business as a whole.
Time and time again, research has shown that the most successful businesses are those that place great emphasis on employee development and progression. They attract, nurture and retain the best talent the market has to offer, for the benefit of the workforce and the business alike. Alongside initial mandatory training therefore, more businesses should consider providing members of the workforce with additional opportunities to grow and develop.
The best training programs of all are those that help build wide-reaching skills, competencies and confidence for life. Which is why we firmly believe that the following five key training courses every employee should take:
1-Effective Communication: Advanced communication skills can be beneficial throughout life, both in professional and personal circles alike. Poor communication has a direct bearing on workplace relationships, performance and motivation in general. From everyday conversations to email-writing to the confidence to voice ideas and grievances, communication skills breed good business. By providing training on the fundamentals of effective communication, the workplace as a whole benefits in a variety of ways.
2-Time Management: Most people struggle to make the best possible use of their time. A strictly limited resource of limitless value, time is one thing every organisation could do with a little more of. At an employee level, poor time management can lead to frustration, stress, poor quality of work and a lack of motivation. By contrast, studying the theory and mechanics of effective time management can lead to better focus, performance and efficiency. Time management training helps drive home the point that there is no more valuable resource in any aspect of life.
3-Project Management: The skills, knowledge and confidence developed while studying project management have limitless value in almost any career path. Organisations of all sizes and types are reliant on project managers at every level. Research suggests that the provision of project management training leads to greater efficiency, along with a heightened ability to cope with minor and major challenges as the business evolves. As such, any business committed to its own development and advancement would be wise to consider the inclusion of project management training.
4-Leadership Training: Every good business is constantly on the lookout for the next candidate with true leadership qualities. But at the same time, comparatively few take a proactive approach to the nurturing and development of leadership skills. They understand their value, but expect them to manifest naturally. Today’s employees are tomorrow’s leaders – the training opportunities you provide them with contributing to their progress. To ensure your business is driven by the most outstanding leaders tomorrow, it pays to bring in targeted leadership training today.
5-Diversity Training: Workplace diversity has only recently been recognised for its true importance and value. A key contributor to the success of many of the world’s biggest businesses. However, employees cannot be expected to understand important diversity issues, without support and encouragement from their employer. Targeted diversity training can make such an incredible difference – both to the way the workplace exists today and for the future of the business as a whole.
Nurturing each employee to fulfil their maximum potential is the responsibility of every proactive employer. By identifying key training requirements and providing access to high-quality programs, every member of the workforce can be given every opportunity to grow, evolve and succeed.
For more information on any of our training programs, get in touch with the CPD customer service team today.
