Training and development

Definition

Training and development involve the continuous effort to enhance the performance and skills of employees within an organization. It includes a range of activities from formal education and job experiences to relationships and assessments of personality and abilities.

Related terms

On: the-job training - A method where employees learn hands-on by doing their jobs under the supervision of a manager or an experienced colleague.

Professional development: The process of gaining the skills, qualifications, and experience that allow an individual to progress in their career.

Performance appraisal: A regular review of an employee's job performance and overall contribution to a company that often informs decisions about training needs