Society, the economy, and technology are evolving side-by-side at a rapid rate. As business owners, it is vital to establish changes in the work environment so that success trajectories move positively with it. Ensuring that employees' skills are updated regularly will help solidify this success and ensure that employees feel satisfied as they add value to a growing company while boosting their personal and career development.Â
Therefore, prioritising upskilling through consistent and relevant training is a must if we want to improve efficiency, employee development, and performance in the professional environment.
While the terms ‘training’ and ‘development’ are often used interchangeably, they differ significantly. These differences primarily relate to how they are applied. In a nutshell, training programs offer measurable and precise goals, like learning a specific process for accurate application.
Alternatively, development explains something broader. The idea touches on programs that help you gain several core skills that can be applied in various situations. Some examples of this may include communication styles, leadership, organisation, and decision-making.
Employees may hit a wall regarding skills development when a safe communication space is lacking in the workplace. We all have silly questions, especially when starting a new job or position. Employees may feel too embarrassed or ashamed to ask these questions, and the answers may be vital for their skills development.
These questions are usually integral to building their confidence to get the job done right, free of frustration ‒ often a cry for help. These small details make up the job role's bigger picture and encourage employees to keep going. If confusion strikes with no safe space to communicate, feelings of despondency and dissonance may arise.
Therefore, employers must prioritise creating a safe space for employees to ask these questions to fuel them with the confidence to apply this knowledge. From there, they will begin to be able to figure tasks and details out for themselves. Create a time when employees can speak with you one-on-one to identify any points of struggle. Closing the communication barrier will significantly aid in identifying skills that need to be improved. Giving better direction on specific training and development will help your employees.Â
A pool of highly trained staff with ongoing development training regarding applying their skills means your business will perform in line or ahead of other companies within your niche. Upskilled employees are readier to pivot with the unexpected environmental and social changes in the economy, aiding your company to remain in line with competitor manoeuvres. This ability to redirect and quickly provide innovations within your niche will give you a massive competitive advantage.
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