In the next decade, the most powerful way for companies to train their employees would be?

Asked by Shweta Kapoor

Shweta,

I will not choose one from the options, since I strongly believe there are many factors like content, the audience, the depth of the topic, et al, which actually makes one decide the methodology of delivery. Each of them have their pros and cons and mostly a blended mode provides us with better options. For example, for learning of tools or product, we may use an e-learning methodology, but a complete effectiveness will be made only if this is supplemented with a facilitator's presence to pre-brief this before the commencement, and de-brief on doubts, clarifications etc at the end. I have practically implemented some of these and has seen that many a times one particular delivery does not give the results we really aim for. I often used to say, it is easy to teach driving via simulations, but after learning if you provide the person a car and ask him/her to drive, the results may not be what we look forward for. Therefore, depending on the competency, skills and knowledge that needs to be acquired organizations may choose multiple, or all of these but deliver them in a blended manner. Each one of the methodology mentioned by you have its advantages and disadvantages. This is my personal view, so it is difficult for me to opt one. I am sure you will get a lot of response to this interesting query!

Good Luck,
Sujatha