How to Avoid "Check Box" Training Mistakes

How to Avoid "Check Box" Training Mistakes

Update: 2025-11-18
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This solo episode delves into the common misconception that training is a quick fix for workplace issues. Drawing insights from a recent industry conference, the discussion focuses on why training often fails to address real business problems and outlines four essential questions managers should ask before pursuing a training solution. Listeners will learn how to distinguish between individual performance issues and broader organizational challenges, the importance of proper documentation and resource availability, and the critical role of feedback in driving behavioral change. The episode offers practical guidance for managers looking to implement effective training that truly impacts performance, while also previewing a series of upcoming conversations with learning leaders from major organizations.

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How to Avoid "Check Box" Training Mistakes

How to Avoid "Check Box" Training Mistakes