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There’s nothing worse than being the last one to know something. Organizations are constantly changing, growing, and evolving, so it’s important for all managers to be on the same page and moving in the same direction.
As a training manager, it’s best to be proactive versus reactive, so you and your team are prepared. How do you make sure this happens? By networking with the senior leaders within your organization and letting them know how important it is to invite you to their business planning meetings. With the information learned in these meetings, you can make sure your strategic plan aligns with the organization’s strategic plan. When you’re aware of future changes, initiatives, etc. you’ll be in a much better position to support the organization’s goals.
Let’s talk about the benefits and why it’s important for training managers to be involved. You’ll have the opportunity to:
Make sure the training department priorities align with the business priorities.
2. Explain and clarify, as necessary, training’s true role within the organization and what you can realistically accomplish.
3. Be proactive. When you know about training needs early in the business cycle, you can put your design team in motion sooner.
4. Play politics strategically and get buy-in and support for training programs as necessary.
5. Secure subject-matter experts (SMEs) and other resources as needed for future training programs.
6. Market your training programs and show your team’s value within the organization.
7. Develop important business relationships with key stakeholders which will help you now and in the future.
Now that you know the benefits of participating in your organization’s business planning meetings, it’s time to start networking with those senior leaders!
To learn more on how to align your training function with the needs of your organization, attend The Successful Training Manager workshop. You’ll receive numerous tools and resources to assist you in managing every aspect of the training function from needs analysis and instructional design to delivery and evaluation.
