Training, in addition to its original function of developing employees’ skills, works as an excellent motivation tool, and is one of the pillars of the formation of Organizational Culture. Therefore, we must give it attention, trying to do it in the best possible way; mainly, because teaching adults (andragogy) is not the same as teaching children (pedagogy), with basic differences, such as the ones I describe below:
- Teacher/student relationship: while in pedagogy teaching is centered on the teacher, in andragogy it is centered on the student.
- Reasons for learning: while pedagogy follows a certain standardized curriculum, adults learn what they really need to know, with a hands-on approach to solving certain problems.
- Learning orientation: children learn by subjects; adults learn by competences.
These differences require different approaches for teaching professionals, and for this very reason, the tips that we will see are even more important. So, below are some tips to increase the use and efficiency of corporate training. Continue reading “6 Practical Tips to Increase the Effectiveness of Corporate Training”
