Good bosses matter more than you might think. Research shows that positive relationships with management are the top factor in employees’ job satisfaction—and, by extension, correlate with stronger corporate performance. But good bosses are also hard to find: 75 percent of Americans see their boss as the most stressful aspect of their job. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, both bosses and employees have been under more pressure than ever. Is your leadership team focused on continual development- This is key, they need to walk the talk, to allow others to feel confident and access further training, but they also need to have their skills refreshed for your business to stay ahead. 1- Develop you leaders as SME trainers and cross functional team leads 2- Develop a Culture of Learning Then focus on developing a learning culture- none of these are expensive, but they are all high impact, as your new generation of workers values feeling respected and appreciated and demands on going learning and opportunities. Full process steps to developing your internal training programs Review your existing training programs and processes that you already have in-place. You must know your starting point. Assess your organizational training needs. Are there key areas within your organization where you see a clear need for training? Are there market or technology changes that are driving the training needs? Is training needed as part of succession or growth planning? Or Developing a “deeper bench.” Assess your employee training needs. Engage your employees for suggestions on any gaps in technical knowledge or skills that they may be aware of. Be sure to communicate that you are in the process of developing a formal training program and you want their input. Do your employees need to further develop their “soft” skills? Get feedback from your leadership team on areas of need. Develop your training program based on the needs of the organization and the employees. Determine the best way for the training to be delivered (Group, Individual, remote or in-person.) Clearly define the purpose and goals of the training program and individual training sessions. How will success be measured organizationally as a whole, within each department, and on the individual contributor level. Include training in part of the performance evaluation and promotion process. Coach your employees and managers on developing training plans for their teams and themselves. Make sure your management team is on board with the training program as they will reinforce the everyday importance of training with their team members. Develop a learning culture within your organization, and focus on organization development training opportunities. Tip- Exceptional leadership is the glue that will hold all of this together- without it you will not achieve the levels you desire. Tags; strategy and culture, aligning culture and strategy, strategy implementation, strategy vs culture, culture and strategy, business strategy, strategic planning, strategy software, humantelligence alignment, organizational culture, cultural change, strategy cascade, strategy, culture, align team goals, objectives, technology, people, training This is the piece of the puzzle that most businesses and leaders need help with. If you have reached this point do contact me directly at [email protected] for a free no obligation discussion of just where you are and how we may be able to help. Shows ●Previous: Episodes 25- 29 Season 7- Build you Leadership Capabilities through Authenticity- Engaging your People for Success ● Next: Episodes 33- 36 Season 7- Continuous Improvement- Make money while you sleep- Engaging your People for Success