HRD Report: Learning Styles, Training, and Development Strategies

This report, prepared for Bluefin Solution, a small HR consultancy firm, delves into the critical aspects of human resource development. It begins by exploring various learning styles such as theorists, activists, reflectors, and pragmatists, highlighting their importance in both personal and professional growth. The report then examines the significance of the learning curve in transferring knowledge and improving employee performance, alongside the benefits of learning at the workplace, including achieving goals, efficient fund utilization, and value addition. The analysis extends to learning styles and theories in planning and design, including behavioral and cognitive theories. Furthermore, the report discusses different types of training needs for staff members, advantages and disadvantages of various training methods like performance appraisal, role-playing, and discussions, and a systematic approach to training and development. It also covers the evaluation of training events, including suitable techniques and the success of these methods. The report concludes by exploring the role of government in worker training and the impact of competency development, along with contemporary training initiatives in the UK.

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RESOURCE
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1 ...........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Various type of learning styles .............................................................................................1
1.2 The important role of learning curve of transferring learning .............................................2
1.3 Learning styles and theories in planning and designing ......................................................3
TASK 2 ..........................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Type of training needs for staff members.............................................................................5
2.2 Advantages and disadvantages of training methods in an organisation................................6
2.3 Systematic approach for training and development..............................................................7
TASK 3 ...........................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Preparing an evaluation with using suitable techniques.......................................................7
3.2 The evaluation of training events..........................................................................................8
3.3 Success of evaluation methods .............................................................................................9
TASK 4 ..........................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Role of government in training of workers...........................................................................9
4.2 Impact of competency development movement on public and private sector....................10
4.3 Contemporary training initiatives introduced by UK Government ....................................10
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
Human resource development are very important term in every business firm. Large as
well as small business organisations are focused on implementing human resource activities at
work place for carry out business activities in an effective manner (DENG, ZHANG and LI,
2013). These are some kind of tools and techniques which are used by higher authorities and
managers to motivate and encourage employees and workers to attaining organisational goals
and objectives. Bluefin solution is a small HR consultancy firm. The major objective of firm is
to work with firms to make some innovative and effective changes in traditional ways of human
thinking and create new and extraordinary ideas and thoughts for effective utilisation of
resources in order to better achievement of goals and objectives. This report contains the study
about various learning styles which are helpful in personal as well as professional growth. The
functions of learning curve, different affords of learning styles and theories are also be discussed
in an effective manner.
TASK 1
1.1 Various type of learning styles
The basic purpose of every business firm is to earn profit with minimum utilisation of
resources. In today's scenario there is huge competition available at market place so companies
apply various policies and procedures to attaining competitive advantage to reach at higer
position. Some major learning sales are followed by organisation in respect to attaining goals and
objectives are described as under:
(Source: Learning Styles 2017)
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Illustration 1: Learning styles

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Theorists: This style is used by those learners who are focused on solving issues and
conflicts through the process of step by stem techniques. These kind of people are having wise
and logical mind, they are making effective decision after better study of all aspects related with
problem. They are usually not based on the past theories, experience and knowledge. In this
situation the decision has to be take through an effective understanding of condition and its all
phases. They are focused on desired objectives and goals which are need to be achieved by
workers for their own and organisational growth and success.
Activists: These type of learners are very much dedicated and punctual for performing
activities that are related with any business firm. This style helps Bluefin Solution in effective
emergence of new and changing activities into business (Feng and et. al., 2014). In this
knowledges has to be increases by making practices, which are practical in nature. In this style
people taking part in decision making with their open minded mature. In this decision has to be
made on the basis of group decision.
Reflectors: This style is applicable on those who are not interested to make innovative
changes in business activities. They stand back and analyse the whole situation form different
point of view for creating an effective conclusion or decision. They are not interested in finding
out new opportunities for developing their business, they stand far from risk.
Pragmatist: This learning style is adopted by those who are more practical, logical and
flexible in nature. These kind of people focused on adopting new opportunities and challenges
for improving their performance.
1.2 The important role of learning curve of transferring learning
Learning curve and its importance:
Learning curve is considered as a process through which employees can improve their
performance and achieve organisational as well as their own goals and objectives. This play an
essential role in those situation where the achievement of new task are very easy. This curve
basically helpful in developing humans skills and knowledge for achieving better career
opportunities in their future (Fuhua, 2011). As a small HR consultancy Bluefin Solution adopt
various strategies and policies that are essential for employees to face new changes and
challenges. Learning curve provide support in developing technical and innovative skills which
are important for accomplishing a particular task and objectives.
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(Source: Learning Curve 2017)
learning curve play an essentials role in effective decision making in business firm. All tasks and
duties are easy to complete in very less period of time. It also helps in developing efficiency of
work and task. For example if an individual regularly perform same job and task than their
efficiency and command will increase. Organisation apply learning curve because it is useful in
effective utilisation of recourse and reducing production cost (GU and DENG, 2012).
Importance of learning at work place:
To achieving desired goals and objectives on time: Learning play an Important role in
every business firm. Transferring of learning is required for effective completion of work. With
the help of proper transferring of learning objects it is easy for employee to attaining
organisational as well as individuals goals and aims.
Effective use of funds: It is a necessary thing for effective running of business activities.
Bluefin assign well skilled people for performing any task because effective and fast working
helps in decreasing cost and other expenses of firm. A well educated person can easily perform
so many task with their extraordinary skills.
Value addition: For building effective brand image it is required for company to perform
tasks on given period of time. An effective goodwill helps in attracting people towards firm.
Increase in productivity: It provide support in increasing productivity wit the help of
utilising minimum and less resources.
1.3 Learning styles and theories in planning and designing
The organisations are focused on increasing skills and knowledge of employees for
attaining goals and objectives. Learning styles and theories are helpful in establishing an
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Illustration 2: Learning Curve

effective time frame work for effectively carried out business activities in an efficient manner.
This theories are helpful in encourage employees for performing tasks and activities in an
effective manner. Training and development program play a significant role in motivating
workers for putting their possible affords to create sustainable growth for company as well as
their own. Some important theories are described in detail:
(Source: Behavioural Theory 2017)
Behavioural learning theory:
An organisation is a set of internal and external activities which are carry forward for
effective running businesses (Huang, 2011). According to this theory learner are focused on
external factors. Behaviour is based cultural, region, attitude and personality. They behave
differently at every situation which are facing by them at working environment. In this
behaviour is measure on the basis of different attitude of person, how they behave in particular
challenging position.
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Illustration 3: Behavioural theory

Cognitive theory:
(Source: Cognitive theory 2017)
This is an essential theory which is used by firm to identifying various intelligence level
of employees for assizing them task and duties as per their skill and knowledge. Various firms
and their managers use this theory differently for managing task and workload. In this theory the
process of learning will not be change. Bluefin solution adopt learning theory as per different
nature, skills and knowledge of employees.
TASK 2
2.1 Type of training needs for staff members
Training and development is an essential function for every business firm in order to
improve their skills and ability of employees. Bluefin solution mainly focused on hiring well
skilled people in their organisation for effective completion of task and duties. They conduct
training session for providing significant knowledge about the coverall work of firm.
Organisation follow various techniques for providing effective training to every different level of
firm as per their requirement (Jian-hua and Ruo-gang, 2012). Bluefin solution spend huge money
in training and development program. Some different training session are described as under:
Management level Customer Service Level Operational Level
Training and development
session helps in giving
practical knowledge to
employees in an organisation.
It helps in developing skills,
knowledge, team management
Organisations are focused on
providing best quality services
to their employees in order to
earn profit and revenue. In this
firm integrate training program
which helps in providing
This is most effective
department of firm because all
work and tasks are related with
operation level. The major
work of this level is to identify
and analyse the performance of
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Illustration 4: Cognitive theory

skills and decision making
ability for making fast and
effective decision.
For enhancing knowledge of
employees organisations adopt
various on the job and off the
job activities in order to
attaining goals and objectives.
proper knowledge to their
employees for effective
managing and controlling of
their queue.
It helps in decreasing time
span for fast completion of
task.
It helps in providing
significant solution for the
given problem.
workers in firm.
This provide help in adding
more features and values for
products and services of
Bluefin solution.
2.2 Advantages and disadvantages of training methods in an organisation
There are different type of training methods which are adopted by Bluefin solution in
order to enhancing employees knowledges and skills. These are described as under:
Training programs Advantages Disadvantages
Performance appraisal The major advantage of this
methods is to provide a significant
idea about their skills and
knowledge for any particular task
and job (Jin and Zhong, 2011).
It also helps in identifying
competencies of any given task.
The major disadvantage of this
method is that it demotivate
workers for their poor
performance for meeting the
goals and objectives.
Role playing It is used by firm for determining
the tasks and duties which are
playing more than one activity at
work place.
In the situation of disagreements
the employees feel unwilling
about various which are
performed by them at work place.
Discussion Mainly organisation are concern
towards taking advice and opinion
of employees in decision making
process.
It is required for higher authority
to give positive support to their
employees in respect of
developing future plans.
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This helps in improving skills and
knowledge of workers in achieving
best career opportunities.
2.3 Systematic approach for training and development
The systematic approach refers to the plan and procedures which are followed by firm in
order to implementing training approaches. Systematic approach is a kind of formal training
which implies as per the needs and wants of firm. It is necessary for firm to give better training
and development program to run their business in a significant way.
Aims: The major aim of firm is to develop skills and ability of employees in order to
achieve organisational goals and objectives. Bluefin provide proper and effective training to their
employees so that they can put their possible affords for carry out tasks and duties in an
effective way. Company mainly focuses on providing high quality services to their customers
(Liu, Shi and Cao, 2011).
Accessing training needs: It is required for firm to identify issues and conflicts to their
employees and make possible affords to solve them. Training is required for each and every
person of firm in order to develop their skills and knowledge to overcome their weaknesses.
Designing training strategy: It is required for firm to implement an effective training
session for their new and existing employees. This program should be well planned in a specific
time frame.
Implementation: This is the final stage of planning. A well managed training program
helpful in carry out different task and activities which are essential for improving overall
performance of workers.
TASK 3
3.1 Preparing an evaluation with using suitable techniques
It is necessary for firm to make regular evaluation in their tools and techniques which
are adopted by firm to giving better and effective training to their workers and employee's.
Evaluation is an essential tool which can be used by firm to achieve organisational goals and
objectives. There are some techniques which are used in evaluation are described as under:
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 Need assessment: It is necessary for Bluefin solution to consider actual need of training
for employees, it is the responsibility of manager to evaluate the place or task where
training is important or required. Monitoring and accountability: In an organisation a person can hire on the basis of their
skills and ability. Bluefin is focused on hiring experienced and well educated people in
their firm. It is important to consider people who are needs to be trained in an effective
manner (WANG, LIU and LI, 2012). Program classification: It is a valuation stage in this effectiveness and importance of
event and task are measured so that it helps in identifying the extra requirements which
are important for running all activities in an effective manner. Progress: In this stage the actual progress of employees and workers are measured. In
this positive and negative facts are evaluated.
 Program impact: In this the effectiveness of performance has to be measured for
changing the impact of training session in firm.
3.2 The evaluation of training events
Training and development is important for employees to getting knowledge about the
firm. This can be evaluated with some factors that are described as under:
Satisfaction and participant reaction: This method is required for manager and higher authority
to evaluate the impact of training and development program on workers. Organisation satisfy
their workers with the help of providing salary, incentives etc. if the employees are satisfied than
it helps in measuring the effectiveness of training which is conducted by firm.
Acquiring knowledge: With the help of effective training session managers get to know about
the skills, ability and knowledge of each employees. A high range of question paper has to be
made by firm to check the knowledge level of workers. Bluefin assign task as per skill and
knowledge of person (Wang and Yang, 2011).
Behavioural application: This is an essential process in which the changing attitude and
behaviour of employees are analysed by managers. Through effective training employees can
improve their knowledge and skills to perform a task in significant manner.
Measuring benchmark: In this actual performance of employees are measured with the desired
objectives. It helps in comparing the actual performance with desired targets.
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