Training Is Just The First Step
I have long been an advocate of training in manufacturing companies. I do a lot of training in various organizations and have seen some of its benefits first-hand. Yet training requires planning and commitment in order to be effective.
I have long been an advocate of training in manufacturing companies. I do a lot of training in various organizations and have seen some of its benefits first-hand. Yet training requires planning and commitment in order to be effective. In fact, to get the most out of any training effort and not fall into the trap of “training for training’s sake,” companies should consider the following steps:
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