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Programmes evaluation

029 Given the expenses involved in conducting LT&D programs, many
corporations are very interested in measuring their concrete outcomes. In the past, the
success of a program was measured by how many classes were held and the number of
employees facilitated. If the numbers were high, then the Program was considered
successful. In the current workplace, Organizations want to know to what degree the
Learning and Training assisted in the transfer of new skills to the job and to what
extent individual and group performance improves. In fact, the movement toward
outcome-based training is so strong in some Organizations, the professionals who
provide such training refer to themselves as "performance improvement
specialists."

Conclusion

030 Resurgent Indian Economy has created the potential to create new jobs.
Many of today's most successful companies realize that their employees are their greatest
assets. Therefore, Organizations are increasingly investing in Learning, Training and
Structured training (Combination of learning and training) to their employees according to
their requirements, so that they can grow and adapt to the changes in global business
environment to compete and run their organizations efficiently and profitably. It is
important for the Indian Organizations to analyze their requirements carefully to meet
the strategic business needs of the organization. The range of Learning, Training
and Structured Training opportunities varies considerably from organization to
organization based on their vision, objectives and tailored to suit the industry.

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