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The effective training and development manager

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Why you should attend this seminar

Attending this two-day seminar will help you to successfully manage an effective training and development function which meets the needs of the business. This seminar is designed for both the HRD professional and key individuals who now have responsibility for training and development. It will give you the opportunity to review the competencies most relevant to the role and includes a range of practical skills and knowledge to help you promote yourself, the team and the training function.

Who should attend?

Anyone who has responsibility for training and development and wishes to understand the fundamentals of the role.

Key benefits

This seminar will help you to:

1. Identify and develop key competencies within the training and development role

2. Promote yourself and the training function across the organisation

3. Develop a consultative management style that builds and supports relationships

4. Formulate a training strategy that incorporates organisational, group and individual needs

5. Apply a structured approach to managing the training and development function

6. Recruit, motivate and encourage professional development within the training team

7. Select and manage the quality of external training providers and consultants

8. Evaluate the effectiveness of training and development

9. Be aware of current and future training and development trends

10. Create an action plan that will capture key learning points that can be transferred into the workplace

Programme

DAY ONE

1 The effective training and development manager’s role

  • History and perception of the role
  • What are the organisational requirements of the role?
  • Identifying the generic core elements of the role
  • Training structures, roles and responsibilities
  • Developing key competencies

2 Marketing yourself and the training function

  • Key stakeholders – who do you need to influence?
  • Building relationships across the organisation
  • Applying consultancy skills
  • Marketing the training function
  • Developing internal networks
  • External training support and networking
  • Benchmarking against other organisations

3 Linking training strategy and business needs

  • Reviewing organisational culture
  • Anticipating organisational change
  • Creating a learning organisation
  • Encouraging employees to take ownership for learning and development
  • Identifying training and development needs
  • Producing a training plan
  • The use of appropriate resources

4 Linking performance management and business needs

  • Analysing the performance review process
  • Reviewing how individual performance is managed
  • Linking effective appraisal reviews
  • Linking competency frameworks
  • Reviewing personal development plans

5 Managing internal and external trainers

  • Recruiting the training team
  • Leading and motivating the training team
  • Continuous development and external training qualifications
  • Selecting external training providers and consultants
  • Monitoring and evaluating performance

DAY TWO

6 Selecting appropriate training and development solutions and delivery options

  • Behaviour, skills and knowledge training
  • Selecting the right options available
  • Practical issues to consider before training
  • Monitoring training through delegate feedback
  • Reviewing legal requirements

7 Managing the training budget

  • Planning and agreeing the budget
  • Costing out training interventions
  • Managing and reviewing the budget
  • Preparing for unexpected training interventions
  • Over and under expenditure – considerations

8 Evaluating training effectiveness

  • Setting up an evaluation system
  • Deciding which evaluation methods to use
  • Monitoring and measuring outcomes
  • Communicating results

9 Current and future developments

  • The role of the line manager in learning and development
  • Coaching as a way forward?
  • Competencies – how important moving forward?
  • What are the myths and what is the truth?

10 Personal action planning

At regular intervals throughout the two days, you will be encouraged to review key learning points and develop actions that can be put into practice upon your return to the workplace. They should also help you to achieve the objectives you set for yourself.

Speaker

Linda Sheldon is an independent training and development consultant, conference speaker and management trainer, specialising in performance management, management development and personal effectiveness. Her experience in training and development has been gained whilst working as a training manager and external training consultant for several large blue-chip companies within the retail, financial, manufacturing, IT and telecommunications sectors. Her style has been described as interactive, with an ability to inspire and motivate. She is highly regarded by her clients for her ability to manage discussions and facilitate positive and constructive outcomes.

Quotes from past delegates

“Very useful – Great ideas to take away with me back to work and it feels a lot more manageable now” Parul Chattersee, HR Business Partner, Citizens Advice

“The course was at a good level and exceeded my expectations” Allyson Walker, Training Officer, Berrymans Lace Mawer

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If so then you are entitled to an additional 5% discount on your booking. Simply enter your Croner BP number on our online booking form to qualify (offer applies to online bookings only).

If you are interested in subscribing to any Croner title and receiving this and other benefits then call 020 8547 3333 for more information.

In-house training

This seminar can be presented exclusively for your organisation on an in-house basis. You can:

  • Have the programme designed for your specific needs
  • Choose your preferred date and location
  • Save on staff travel, time and accommodation costs
  • Maximise the impact of the training by putting an entire team through the same programme

For more information about this service - and a no-obligation quotation - please call the in-house team on 0845 076 0679 or e-mail incompany@cronertraining.co.uk

A total compliance solution

Whether you’re an HR professional in a multi-national, managing personnel issues in a medium-sized organisation or running a small business we have the HR information you need to get the most out of your staff and comply with the law. From consultancy, and comprehensive online information services to books we have you covered. Simply visit www.croner.co.uk for more information.

Outsourcing and event management service

Kaplan Hawksmere has over 10 years experience in running outsourced and managed training contracts both in the private and public sectors. Our highly skilled team will work with you to effectively manage your events, conferences and training programmes to maximise delegate numbers and revenue and to deliver significant benefits including:

  • Financial returns – possible increased revenues or cost reductions
  • Risk reduction
  • High delivery standards and customer satisfaction
  • Flexibility to work with your own teams or independently
  • Greater market exposure
  • Low cost, exceptional responsive market research

If you would like any further information on this service please contact Neil Vincent on 020 7960 5677 or e-mail neil.vincent@kaplan.co.uk

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