Digital transformation is becoming the goal of many companies but it may not be as easy to achieve as some may think. Many businesses fail to accomplish their desired goals throughout their digital transformation. Why? Well, they are a number of reasons as many factors are involved in accomplishing a successful digital transformation, and these need to work in tandem. An extremely common factor that is overlooked by many is the retraining of employees. Any transformation in a company can lead to failure if not handled accordingly. HR departments need to guide employees through this difficult transition in order to engage employees and build up their confidence in their abilities and skills. If this is not achieved, staff will feel unmotivated and fail to adapt to the new methods. In turn, they will stick to their old habits and continue working in the same old inefficient ways. So, as a business how can you guarantee successful training?
Firstly, it needs to be enticing. Any learning happens a lot easier when what is being learned is fun and appealing. Training doesn’t need to involve a 200 paged manual. Interesting videos, friendly competitions, and small rewards all aid in making the training sessions more interesting. Training should additionally be tailored to your workforce and even specialized for specific individuals. Different channels can be used such as text, audio, videos, and practical exercises to please the many different styles of learning. These methods of inclusion will ensure that the training is targeting all members. Incorporate training consistently. Do not assume that training is only necessary when transitions are occurring. This is not the case. A one-off session of training is not enough to learn a new skill or retain all the knowledge learned. Make sure to provide retraining consistently and do follow up and evaluate how effective the training is.
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