Does Your Training Support the Mission?
Organizational Objectives and Development
If ever there was a time when organizations took a close look at their objectives and strategies for achieving them, it is now. Profit and loss statements are being scrutinized with magnifying glasses as companies hang on by their fingernails. Oh I know, the recession is over, and the Titanic has turned and is pointed in the right direction. Tell that to those hundreds of thousands of hard-working Americans looking for jobs. Companies are weighing every decision as well as every dollar spent.
But this is a Blog on training and development, so what’s the connection? Even though training departments are usually in the first round of pink slips, volatile economic times require an even higher commitment to development and effective training strategies. Leaders want to know how T&D is impacting the bottom line, their bottom line. If you were asked for a 2-minute elevator speech on how your training department makes a difference in your company and adds value, could you do it?
What are your organization’s vision, mission, values, and strategies? Can you explain how your department’s strategies align with the overall strategies of the organization? Never before has it been so necessary to ensure our purpose, goals, and tasks support the greater mission.
What steps do you take to check your alignment? We would love to hear your ideas.
Want to win a free lunch at the next ASTD luncheon? Come with a brief explanation on how your training department effectively supports your organization’s overall mission.
