Professional Development Training for Employees

What’s Involved in Professional Development Training for Employees?

Employees, at every level of the business, should have the opportunity to learn fundamental proficiencies and develop as professionals. Employee training isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a necessity to ensure long-term business success. Employees who know the organization cares enough about their success to offer ongoing employee learning and growth opportunities are more likely to improve their own performance, increase organizational productivity, and work to drive the organization forward.

Many high-potential employees will leave an organization that lacks a strong commitment to employee training and professional-development programs. They will move on to a company that fosters their growth. This attrition, and the cost of replacing lost workers, eats at the bottom line of organizations that are unwilling or unable to support the development of their employees. There are many options available to help your employees reach their full potential and contribute to team and organization performance objectives. Review the Employee Development options below and discover how you can enhance your employee development program.

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Professional Development Training for Employees

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Communication Training for Employees

Develop the ability to engage in dialogue, discuss critical issues, and share information to achieve desired outcomes

  • Influence others through open, two-way communication
  • Adapt your communication style to the needs & styles of others
  • Apply self-awareness & best practices to a variety of situations
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Giving & Receiving Feedback Training

Provide & accept feedback that offers constructive insights into behaviors, actions, & performance, fostering growth & improvement

  • Effectively deliver supportive & corrective feedback
  • Foster a culture of continuous, open & proactive feedback
  • Apply feedback best practices to strengthen relationships
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Conflict and Collaboration

Transform differences & conflict situations into opportunities for collaboration 

  • Leverage conflict in a way that benefits the team & organization. 
  • Identify & address barriers that hinder collaborative solutions
  • Explore diverse perspectives to strengthen relationships & achieve win-win outcomes
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Problem Solving & Decision Making in the Workplace

Confidently tackle problems & decisions using practical tools, strategies, & processes.

  • Apply systematic methods to diagnose root causes & identify effective solutions
  • Consider critical decision factors when analyzing options or alternatives
  • Make balanced, efficient decisions that align with desired results 
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Innovation Skills Training

Drive breakthrough innovations, transformational change, & strategies to enhance processes, products, or services for sustained success

  • Channel creative ideas into actionable, high-impact solutions
  • Analyze situations to generate innovative solutions
  • Master the tools and techniques for focused ideation
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Personal Impact Workshop

Master the art of influence to have a lasting, positive impact on the organization 

  • Build credibility & trust through social awareness & alignment to core values
  • Navigate adversity, overcome setbacks, & avoid career derailers
  • Apply self-awareness & confidence to cultivate productive relationships
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Confronting Racism Workshop

Implement proven approaches to disrupt biased behaviors & support all employees

  • Tackle the structural & social practices that result in disparate treatment of others
  • Apply terms from a culturally astute perspective
  • Create awareness of microaggressions with techniques to prevent & address occurrences 
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workshop

Create an inclusive culture that prioritizes & embraces respect and openness 

  • Recognize different forms of discrimination & intervention strategies 
  • Collaborate with others to harness the unique perspectives of a diverse team 
  • Uncover implicit bias and its impact on interpersonal relationships

The Benefits of CMOE’s Employee Development Solutions

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An organization’s greatest assets—it’s people—may not appear on a balance sheet yet investing in their growth creates enduring value. Most employees actively seek development opportunities, considering them vital to career satisfaction & loyalty. Employee development is a strategic investment that builds a skilled, motivated, & committed workforce, ultimately contributing to bottom line results.

5 Benefits of Employee Development

Creates an environment where employees can realize their potential & make meaningful contributions
Attracts top-tier talent with specialized skills & expertise
Builds the talent pipeline & provides advancement pathways
Enhances alignment, communication, collaboration, & innovation
Develops a workforce that adapts to change & drives the organization forward

Online Professional Development for Employees Course Library

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Do you prefer learning at your own pace? Here are a few curated resources to complement your learning journey and elevate your professional skills.

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Communication Skills

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$95.00

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SDS Teamwork

Course
$59.00

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Problem Solving

Course
$59.00

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SDS Communication

Course
$59.00

Can’t find the perfect fit? Contact us today for a custom solution that meets your team’s needs

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Frequently Asked Questions About Professional Development Training for Employees

A well-structured professional development plan should take a targeted approach to the specific needs and goals of each individual. Development efforts should consider competency gaps, career aspirations, and performance data of team members when creating personalized roadmaps for growth and development.

Any plan should also support and reinforce organizational objectives. By aligning individual goals with the company’;s strategic objectives, a professional development plan can empower employees to reach their full potential and contribute to the organization’s success in a meaningful way.

These considerations should provide insight on what to include in an employee’s professional development plan, ranging from mentorship and coaching to technical skills and continuing education.

It’s crucial to make development a consistent part of your organization’s culture. Professional development is not simply about building skills; it’s about getting people and the organization to be better today than they were in the past.

This requires innovation and creativity to unlock new strategies that elevate the company’s talent pool and bring team members a newfound sense of fulfillment in their careers.

While you will ultimately need to tailor development plans to the needs of your team members and organization, here is a general overview of what a good development plan might entail:

  • Identifying the team member’s strengths, aspirations, skills gaps, and opportunities for development
  • Setting SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound) goals
  • Connecting the team member with a mentor or coach who can help guide them through their development journey
  • Providing any training or resources the team member may need to achieve their goals
  • Scheduling regular check-ins to assess the team member’s progress and needs

Examples of activities that can contribute to training and development include:

  • On-the-job training: Learning by doing, often supervised by a more experienced employee
  • Workshops and seminars: Focused training sessions on specific topics or skills a team member may need more expertise in
  • Conferences and trade shows: Opportunities to network with industry professionals and learn about new trends a workforce member can apply to their role
  • Online courses and e-learning: Flexible training options that can be accessed anytime, anywhere
  • Mentorship programs: Pairing experienced team members with less experienced ones for guidance and support
  • Job rotation: Gaining experience in different roles or departments to help the person map out their own career path
  • Shadowing: Observing a colleague or leader to learn new techniques and processes

The specific training and development activities that are most effective will depend on the team member’s individual needs and the organization’s goals.

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