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TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS
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| To differentiate, Development is a broader, ongoing and multi-faceted set of activities (which may include training elements) strategically designed to bring an individual or an organization to a higher performance level. It is a more effective medium of change when the skills being developed involve more complex learning and when development candidates need to integrate these skills more fully. Resistance to change can also be dealt with more effectively in a developmental context. The underlying rationale here is that people can change, but the most substantive and permanent change is realized when people develop from the inside out. When done correctly developmental processes involve rigorous assessment of a candidate’s initial skills level at the outset to develop a baseline against which progress is measured. |
The developmental process is carried out in accordance with the Adult Learning Model and rigorous efforts to substantiate the effect of the developmental initiatives over time are commonly made. Such developmental initiatives allow for gains with less variation due to individual motivation and capacity to engage in self directed change. The emphasis is on long term integration of new skills or knowledge developed with day to day activities. |
| Training is typically an event in
which an expert transfers specific information to trainees in order
to enhance their knowledge or skills, and when training is completed
the participants are commonly left to implement their new information
or behavior on their own. Training is most appropriate for situations
in which specific information, skills or behaviors are to be communicated
to trainees and there is no question about the capacity of the trainee
to receive and integrate the training’s content. It can also
be of value in establishing a baseline of expectations for larger
numbers of individuals and helping to discriminate motivational levels
of trainees. To elaborate, the support for trainees subsequent to
their initial training, if available at all, varies greatly and depends
on a number of factors such as organizational norms, budgetary issues,
capability of training entity, and so on. The positive effects of
training, particularly in leadership and management skills, are most
evident for the majority of trainees in the short run. Highly motivated
participants are more likely to integrate new information better and
to show positive effects of training over a longer period of time.
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Matrix understands that in some situations training or workshops on various topics may be the best, or only possible, choice for delivery of fundamental or advanced information for managers and leaders. In these circumstances we design and deliver customized training applications aligned with your organization’s mission and strategic objectives, and targeted to your specific needs. We seek to incorporate elements of developmental philosophy into the design of each training engagement in order to maximize the likelihood of effective carryover of new skills and behaviors into the days, weeks and months following the training. Our Management Training and Communications Training workshops range from half day training to full week or regularly scheduled seminars depending on need, and can be delivered at your site or at a mutually agreed upon off site location. Matrix offers workshops on the following training topics: |
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