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Coaching for Leaders

33: How to Use Strategy and Evaluation in Training, with Bonni Stachowiak

Apr 16, 2012
Bonni Stachowiak, a professor and host of Teaching in Higher Ed, discusses the importance of strategy in training. Topics include aligning with organizational goals, needs analysis, and evaluating training effectiveness. Insights on creating competitive advantage and overcoming challenges in training evaluation are shared.
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Quick takeaways

  • Strategic training alignment is essential for organizational success by linking learning goals with company objectives.
  • Thorough needs analysis is crucial to identify key organizational challenges and tailor training solutions effectively.

Deep dives

Aligning Training with Strategy for Organizational Success

It is vital for leaders to align training initiatives with the organization's long-term strategy, ensuring that learning objectives support the overall mission, vision, and goals. Organizations like Zappos exemplify this alignment by integrating customer service training into their core strategy, aiming to provide exceptional customer experiences across all interactions. Leaders are encouraged to ensure that training programs directly contribute to strategic objectives and avoid disconnected training efforts that lack alignment with the organization's overarching goals.

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