Current Training and Development Techniques, Outline Example

My resources will include book, magazine research and two interviews.  I will interview a Human Resource Manager at a small company; in additiona 28 year old person working at a large company who recently completed her Master’s program and is not happy with the training she is receiving at her new job.

Introduction

• Background to current training and development techniques
• Paper composition
• Thesis Statement
• I chose this topic because so many friends, relatives and co-workers complain that they do not receive proper training at their job.

Training and development techniques

• How lack of training affects one’s ability to perform their job properly.
• Reasons why companies do not provide training or provide inadequate training.
• Is there a difference in training availability between small and large companies?
• What effect training has on developing growth potential of an employee within the company.
• Should training techniques differ based on age group?
• Should training techniques differ based on position, i.e. hourly vs. salaried and management vs. non-management positions?

Training and human resource management

• Who should be involved in training and development, and what role does HR play?
• How do companies measure effectiveness of training?
• What effects does training and development have on retention of good employees?
• With the economy so bad right now, people are grabbing whatever job they can get. When the economy improves, what effect will training and development play in retaining good employees?
• How does training and development (or lack of) affect morale and staff motivation

Conclusion

• Personal reflection on the importance of my training
• Types of training
• Motivation factors
• Personal development and growth factors

My resources will include book and magazine research and also two interviews.  I will interview a Human Resource Manager at a small company and also a 28 year old person working at a large company who recently completed her Master’s program and is not happy with the training she is receiving at her new job.