The transfer of training: It's all in the blend

Like coffee, Pete Bennett argues that effectively linking learning and training to organisational objectives is all about getting the right kind of blend.

 

Countless column inches in the trade and business press have been written about the importance of linking learning and development (L&D) to organisational objectives. Long before the recession, L&D professionals were being urged to ensure training made an impact on the bottom line such as by improving productivity or increasing efficiencies.