Dave Cook, Chief Technology Officer, discusses the shortcomings of traditional training and coaching programs and the importance of a prolonged duration for effective learning. He emphasizes the need for personalized and adaptive training that is relevant to the individual and their specific business context. Dave also highlights the importance of follow-up and continuous learning to ensure that new skills are applied and retained. He shares his approach of collaborative learning, regular check-ins, and aligning training to real-world projects. Dave emphasizes the need for buy-in from company leadership and suggests using metrics such as employee engagement and project outcomes to demonstrate the value of training. He also discusses the role of peer learning and community building in reinforcing lessons and solving problems together. Dave provides a how-to guide for setting up training coaching programs in the workplace. Check Dave's guide here - https://www.lifelong-learning.club/setting-up-training-coaching-programme Takeaways Traditional training and coaching programs are often one-size-fits-all and not adaptive to individual needs and business contexts. Follow-up and continuous learning are crucial for retaining and applying new skills. A prolonged duration allows for in-depth learning, tailored training, and the development of lifelong learning habits. Aligning training to real-world projects and goals increases engagement and relevance. Metrics such as employee engagement and project outcomes can demonstrate the value of training. Peer learning and community building enhance the learning experience and problem-solving capabilities. A how-to guide is available for setting up training coaching programs in the workplace. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Dave Cook 04:04 The Importance of a Year-Long Coaching Approach 07:32 Engagement and Buy-In for Long-Term Training Programs 09:33 Gaining Buy-In from Company Leadership 11:21 Measuring the ROI of Training Programs 13:29 Tailoring Curriculums and Coaching to Individual Needs 15:15 Peer Learning and Community Building in Coaching 17:22 Guide to Setting Up Training Coaching Programs