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Developing potential
Every human being has some latent potential or capacities, and every individual is capable of learning from training. Training aims at developing their potentials and latent abilities.
Active participation
Effective learning results when there is active involvement of its participant. Research has confirmed that people remember 10% of what they had read, 20% of what they hear. 30% of what they see, 50% of what they see and hear; 70% of what they say, and 90% of what they say while also performing the task. Learning and memory are high when there is active involvement of the participant. Different training methods are used for different types of learning. For example, cognitive learning stresses visual and audio experience to gain understanding. It may involve reading, lectures, audiovisual presentations, case problems, etc. Affective learning (attitudes, values, and interest acquisition) may best be learned through field trips, role-playing, open-ended discussion, counseling, or reflection. Psychomotor skills (eye- hand coordination, finger dexterity, etc) are best acquired through practice. Therefore, the value of multi-sensory learning exercises should be emphasized.
Effect of practice
Training is most effective when it is supplemented and followed by practice. It is said that practice makes a man perfect. Whatever material or skills is acquired when it is either memorized or practiced, the process of internalization takes place quickly. The approach becomes mature, the number of errors gets reduced, and the time taken to complete the task also becomes less.
AREAS OF TRAINING
The broad areas in which training is usually imparted in organizations may be classified under the following headings:
Basic principles or advanced inputs with regards to specific concepts or sometimes knowledge about company, culture, etc. from the major themes in the training programme. For example, in the ICICI Bank, the training programmes for the Branch Managers on sales and marketing impart the knowledge on neuro-liguistic and consumer psychology to improve their marketing skills.
Technical skills
Often training programmes impart specific skills in the areas of computers or operating machines. This is usually provides with the help of experts and on the job. For instance, in the area of networking and security, the trainers are trained on aspects such as network configuration, network security, intrusion detection system, ethical hacking, etc.
Interpersonal/behavioural skills
Here, individuals are exposed to sell awareness programmes to develop the right mental attitude towards their job, colleagues, and the company. The main focus is on teaching the employer as to how to become a good team member and lead the company. The proper group training/ sensitive is an excellent programme for the purpose. The management trainees in the public sector banks are trained behavioural aspects such as FIRO-B, etc.