A Report on Developing Academic Communication Skills via Training

This report examines the critical role of training and development in enhancing employee skills, knowledge, and competencies to improve organizational productivity. It focuses on determining effective training and development methods to boost employee performance within a business environment, understanding and implementing relevant practices, and addressing challenges faced during implementation. The rationale behind selecting this topic is to comprehend how training and development can improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency, address talent gaps, and facilitate technological updates. By evaluating training methodologies, the report aims to identify the most effective techniques for driving positive change, enhancing organizational efficiency, and maintaining a competitive edge in a dynamic industry. Ultimately, the report concludes that training and development are essential for achieving organizational objectives and sustaining a competitive position.

DEVELOPING ACADEMIC
COMMUNICATIONS
SKILLS

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................3
Research aim..........................................................................................................................3
Research objectives................................................................................................................3
Research questions.................................................................................................................3
Rationale................................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION.........................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES.........................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
Training and development is an essential management practice which is helpful in
enhancing the skills, knowledge and competences of employees and enhance their learning
through which overall productivity of organizations can be enhanced (Arkoudis, 2018).
Training and development can be applied with the help of different approaches and
methodology and is an effective practice through which business can improve employee
knowledge and their skills. This report will outline the training and development proposal of
the organization.
Research aim- To determine the training and development methods in order to enhance
employee performance and productivity in business environment.
Research objectives-
 To understand the training and development practices in order to enhance the employee
skills and performance.
 To implement training and development methods for improving employee performance
and productivity
 To examine the challenges faced by management while implementing training and
development in organization.
Research questions-
 How training and development practices can improve employee performance?
 What training and development methods and how these methods will be applied in
business for improving employee competencies?
 What challenges will be faced by business while applying training and development
approaches?
Rationale
The purpose of selecting “Training and Development” as the topic for this study is to
understand the approach of training and development and how this can be followed by an
organization in order to enhance the organizational effectiveness and productivity. The
motive behind selecting training and development was to understand the concepts of training
and development practices and how such practices can be helpful in enhancing the skills,
performance and overall organizational efficiency (Bahreman and Swoboda, 2016). Through

this report, we can evaluate the training and development methods which can be implemented
by an organization and analyze the most effective training and development technique for
business which has driven most positive impacts on the organization. Through evaluating the
raining and development methodologies, this report will be helpful in evaluating how these
methods can support in bringing required change and positive transformation to the business.
with the help of training and development, this can support in enhancing organization
efficiency ad make business maintain their competitive position in highly dynamic and
competitive industry (Stephenson and et.al, 2015). Through implementing training and
development practices, this will help business in facing the talent gap and bringing that gap
with required development practices. The company can also organize improvement sessions,
train employees, develop and prioritize strategies which can enhance employee skills and
performance and make business undergo through all technological updates and required
transformation for meeting desired performance standards, organizational objectives and to
face competitive business environment.
CONCLUSION
From the information quoted above, it can be stated that training and development is
an essential practice which can be helpful in enhancing employee skills, performance,
increase their knowledge and improve organizational productivity and efficiency. Training
and development can be incorporated in business via different methodologies which will be
helpful in making business progress towards meeting their desired objectives and gain
competitive advantages through which they can sustain in the industry for longer time span.

REFERENCES
Books and journals
Arkoudis, S., 2018. Integrating communication skills through distributed expertise. HERDSA
News. 40(1). pp.3-4.
Bahreman, N. T. and Swoboda, S. M., 2016. Honoring diversity: Developing culturally
competent communication skills through simulation. Journal of Nursing
Education. 55(2). pp.105-108.
Stephenson, T. J and et.al., 2015. Developing communication skills of undergraduate students
through innovative teaching approaches. NACTA Journal. 59(4). pp.313-318.