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1. Offer a balanced training diet. Think strategically about your staff development needs. Be sure to consider a wide range of topics. Like a good meal, training should be well-balanced, chosing different topics that together help the organization goals. Well-rounded training often consists of opposites. One such strategy might be to select critical thinking sessions in early or mid-morning sessions, whie reserving lighter topics for late afternoon training sessions. At first glance, this might seem like a small issue, but it makes a large improvement in the impact and effectiveness of your training.
2. Pick the right time. Using your training budget wisely is a must. One way to get more cost-effective training is to concentrate your staff and your training resources in a single session, or a series of sessions if your business requires 24x7 support. With a balanced training diet as indicated above, longer training sessions don't have to be boring, but they must offer a number of well-rounded topics, correctly ordered for maxium impact. Concentrating on one day means you only pay once for training, facilities, etc. And a series of well-planned dates can permits your organization to continue operations while conducting training.
3. Pick the right place. The venue you choose for training can quickly eat up a large part of your budget. Just as concentrating training on a single date, chosing a single location near your organization is usually best. Some organizations have their own facilities for training, and it is usually most cost-effective to use them if they are available. But do not overlook nearby hotels, restaurants with private dining rooms, and even state or metro park lodges. Especially for mid-week bookings, these venues can be surprisingly inexpensive, convenient, and offer a break from the workplace.
4. Customize the material. Remember that all courses can and should be customized and packaged to your organization's needs and your audience.
5. Get certified results. Always document your compliance with Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements. For recordkeeping simplicity, CEUcert.com will provide these certificates directly to the organization's Human Resources or Workforce Development contact. Alternately, we can provide original certificates to employees and duplicates to the organization. Maintaining professional compliance is easier with CEUcert.com. We provide certified results.
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5 Tips For Strategic Training
1. Offer a balanced training diet
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