Human Resource Development: Learning Styles and Training Methods

This report, prepared by Mihaela Andreea Parvu, focuses on human resource development, exploring various aspects of employee training and development. It begins by comparing different learning styles, including visual, auditory, read/write, and kinesthetic, and discusses the importance of learning curves and the transfer of learning in the workplace. The report then delves into learning theories and their impact on organizational performance, followed by a comparison of coaching needs at different organizational levels. It outlines various training methods such as coaching, mentoring, and job rotation, along with their advantages and disadvantages, and presents a training workshop plan. Furthermore, the report details training evaluation techniques using questionnaires and observation sheets. It interprets the acquired data and reviews the success of training workshops. Finally, it discusses the government's role in human resource development, advancements in competency movements, and initiatives taken by the UK government, concluding with a comprehensive overview of the subject.

Mihaela Andreea Parvu Student ID: 12183
Human Resource Development
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Task 1...............................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Compares various learning styles..........................................................................................4
1.2 Learning curve and transfer of learning.................................................................................4
1.3 Learning styles and theories with their grants.......................................................................6
Task 2...............................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Comparison of needs for coaching........................................................................................7
2.2 Training methods ..................................................................................................................7
2.3 Training workshop plan.........................................................................................................9
Task 3.............................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Training evaluation technique..............................................................................................10
3.2 Interpretation of acquired data.............................................................................................12
3.3 Reviewing success of training workshop.............................................................................14
Task 4.............................................................................................................................................15
4.1 Government's role ...............................................................................................................15
4.2 Advancements in competency movement ..........................................................................16
4.3 Initiatives taken by UK government with their impact........................................................17
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................18
References......................................................................................................................................19
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Introduction
Training is the process of making understand the employees about the work and the work
culture. The training of the employees contributes to the human resource development. The
employees of the company need to be trained and managed properly for the achievement of
effective results and goals. Human resource development provides the overall efficiency and
effectiveness in the organization.
The assignment is based on the training and development of employees of the company. This
assignment will discuss the different learning styles and the theories used by the organization to
train the employees. It discusses the importance of training and development of the employees.
All positive and negative aspects of the training needs are discussed in the assignment. The
training needs and the requirement in the organization are important which is detailed in the
assignment. The methods and techniques which could be used for the same are mentioned in this
assignment. The report also includes and discusses governmental activities related to the subject.
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Task 1
1.1 Compares various learning styles.
In this the learning styles of the organization is discussed and the importance of learning in the
workplace is detailed. The presentation is done on the understanding the importance of the
learning styles and theories and learning curve.
There are different learning styles in the organization are visual, auditory, read and write and
kinesthetic in an organization. The visual and the audio learning styles of the organization are
done by the videos and use of pictures to understand the learning. Where as in audio the
organisation uses the sound and the audio for learning. In read and write the learning is done by
reading and writing the paper or journals whereas in kinaesthetic the tactical representation is
provided for learning. These different learning styles are the organizations needs which helps the
employees in gaining the benefit of the understanding of the organizational goals and the
objectives and then better achieving them so as to gain the maximum output.
1.2 Learning curve and transfer of learning
The technique through which changes in learning abilities of a person is mapped is called a
learning curve. The line that is plotted on a graph for obtaining the learning curve of an
individual or institution depicts the time consumed for producing certain amount of products.
The learning is very necessary in the workplace of the organization and it has various importance
such as
1. It provides an individual a leading position in an organization because of proper
understanding of the goals.
2. It provides clarification of goals.
3. It enables the person to understand the objectives of the organization.
4. It also provide effective achievement of goals.
5. Provides experience.
6. And understanding the techniques of the organization.
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Learning curve is an effective tool that can be used for examining whether a person is on the
right path of development. Organization will be able to develop strategies and estimate the costs
and time which will be involved in learning and achieving certain business objective.
When two or more people interact in a workplace for creating something that will be productive
for the company, then transfer of learning takes place. For instance, a new recruit has joined an
organization and has less exposure to usage of computers. Then a transfer of learning from his
seniors to him will take place and this will be a positive transfer. Often competitive instincts and
personal benefits do not allow individuals to transfer their skills and knowledge to other person.
This is regarded as negative transfer of learning.
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1.3 Learning styles and theories with their grants
The learning styles and the theories contribute the organization in achieving the tasks and the
objectives of the organization and in understanding the objectives and goals as well as the new
techniques of achieving the objectives.
The organization performance is enhanced with the effective learning styles and the theories of
the organization. The learning styles and the theories provide the easy and effective
understanding of the organizational goals which helps the organization in gaining the maximum
achievement in organizational goals and the objectives. The effective learning styles of the
organization provides the individual and the employees the better evaluation of themselves and
the environment and the excellent learning of the new techniques and the methods. By studying
the report and research done on the human resource development we can conclude that the
learning styles have many importance and helps the organization in achieving the objectives
effectively and efficiently.
The event designing process is a crucial step for organizations that aim to give effective training
to their employees. Elements like profitability, productivity, efficiency, resources and time are at
stake whenever a training workshop is considered. Learning theories and styles help in
transferring skills and expertise easily without any hidden motives or negative feelings. Certain
times individual differences occur which can hinder the development process of designing. This
can lead to dysfunction of teams that have been assigned respective tasks. Hence, it is important
for organization to adapt these theories and styles.
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Task 2
2.1 Comparison of needs for coaching
The training of the employees is needed in the organization for providing better understanding of
work and to make them understand goals and objectives of organization and how to achieve
these objectives. The employees should be trained on regular basis in an organization to achieve
the better results in the effective and efficient manner. In an organization the adoption of new
methods and techniques are common to understand these new techniques and work according to
these techniques the employees are needed to understand these. By providing training to
employees it becomes easy to achieve the organizational objectives effectively.
The staffs working at different levels of organization needs to be trained differently. The new
staff hired in an organization should be trained in a manner to make understand the work and the
work culture of the organization and to make familiar the new employees to the organization.
They need to be trained for a long time and develop them to achieve the better results of the
organization. Whereas the employees already working in an organization needs to be trained in a
manner to make them understand the new goals and objectives of the organization and to provide
them assistance to learn the new techniques and method of working in an organization.(Cekada,
T.L. 2010)
There are different levels in an organization for instance ground level, management and senior
management level, board of directors and the chair person. All of these have different set of
needs and requirements. The firm has to examine and evaluate the factors which are creating a
need for training. For example, ground level staff is usually considered to be fragile and volatile.
Hence, they require induction training with a learning of basic skills. On the other hand,
management level will require training in organizing and planning their daily operations.
Similarly, the needs of different individuals depends on their working position and amount of
responsibilities.
2.2 Training methods
Training methods are the techniques in which the employees are provided learning in an
organization. The training of the employees is very important to understand the objectives and
achieve the maximum results in an organization. The different training methods which is to be
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used in the workshop are the on the job training methods. These methods have their own
advantages and disadvantages discussed below:
Coaching- Coaching training technique is the technique which provides the practical learning to
the employees in the place of theoretical learning by finding out the weak aspects of the
employees (Everley, 2011)
Advantages
 Improves team work
 Improve competitive advantage
 Enhance leadership skills of the trainers and employees.
Disadvantages
 Not easy to understand the technique
 Repetitive tasks
Mentoring- Mentoring is the technique in which the employees are provided the assistance by
the coach or the mentor of the employees and they can also take the advice from the mentor ad
gain the learning experience.
Advantages
 Provides immediate assistance and advice
 Personal growth by the personalized training
Disadvantages
 Breakdown of the workflow due to continuous training
 Mutual understanding may not be built between employees and the mentors.
Job rotation- Job rotation is the technique in which the employees are provided with the tasks in
rotation to better understand the work and different tasks and develop the ability to perform the
any task of the organization. This technique is very useful to kill boredom and enhance flexibility
among the employees.
Advantages
 Kills boredom
 Enhance the skills
 Provides flexibility
 Enhance the opportunities
Disadvantages
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 Dissatisfaction from the new job work
 Break the workflow of the employees (Wu, et.al, 2016)
2.3 Training workshop plan
Systematic approach to plan for training and development
Identification of organization’s objectives
Analysing the training needs in the organization
Setting goals and objectives
Design of training activities
Implementing training strategies
Evaluation
Following sequential activities are planned in this technique for imparting effective learning.
Identifying objectives- The aims and goals for which the organization is running should be
identified firstly.
Analysing the training needs in the organization- The need or the requirement of training in the
organization is to be examined.
Setting goals and objectives- Then the goals and the objectives of providing the training to the
employees should be mentioned.
Design training activities- The training activities or the methods to be used should be designed
by the organization.
Implementing training activities- The training activities designed are to be implemented in the
organization.
Evaluation- At this stage of the training session is to be done to identify success rate at which
training is provided (Pollitt, 2010).
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Task 3
3.1 Training evaluation technique
Questionnaire-
S. no Agree Disagree Neutral
1. The training
provided to the
employees is
efficient.
2. Employers and the
trainers have
appropriate
knowledge.
3. The methods of
training were
effective.
4. Trainees have
understood the work
properly.
5. The training
objectives are
attained effectively.
Observation sheet-
Name of the trainer:
date of observation:
training duration:
strong apparent neutral
1. trainer planed effectively and have clear objectives
a. aims were communicated at the starting of training
b. training materials were ready
c. revision of training session at the end of the training
2. trainer have good knowledge
a. trainer has knowledge about the topic
b. training session was made interesting for trainees
3. training methods helped in learning effectively
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a. various techniques and questions were used
b. various activities are organized
4. trainees were well managed
a. trainees were praised for their good efforts
b. immediate actions were taken for the poor behavior
5. trainer uses the time and other resources effectively
a. a good speed is maintained with the clear topics
b. time and resources were appropriately used
Training evaluation feedback form
Date:
Venue:
Trainer’s name:
Was the training session helps you to understand the work?
Yes
No
Neutral
Were the objectives achieved by the trainers?
Yes
No
Neutral
Were the tools and documents provided useful?
Yes
No
Neutral
Was the training time appropriate?
Yes
No
Neutral
Did the trainers perform their job effectively?
Yes
No
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Neutral
Motive to design the evaluation form: The evaluation feedback form is prepared for the
trainees who took the training in the session. The purpose to create the evaluation feedback form
is to understand the success rate of the training session and to understand the employee’s opinion
and view on the training and development provided to them. The evaluation form is to be filled
by the trainees after the training provided to them and to understand the needs and requirements
to improve the training session. It helps the organization in knowing the loopholes of the training
session and the need to improve the same (Grohmann, et.al, 2013).
3.2 Interpretation of acquired data
Evaluation of questionnaire-
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1 The training provided to the employees is efficient. A A C A B A A C A A
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Employers and the trainers have appropriate
knowledge. A A A C B A A A A A
3 The methods of training were effective. A A C A C A A B A A
4 Trainees have understood the work properly. A A A A A A A A A A
5 The training objectives are attained effectively. C C B A B A A C A C
Evaluation of observation sheet-
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