5 Characteristics of Successful Virtual Training
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When you look at a half-filled glass of water, what do you see? Is it half-empty or half-full? While either one can be a correct answer, how you respond depends on your experience and your current perspective.
In a similar vein, when you consider virtual training, do you see it as a chore to complete ("Ugh, another boring online meeting to attend...") or as a refreshing way to connect with others and learn? Again, either answer can be correct. Your perspective is probably based on your experience and your expectations.
Sadly, many people—myself included—have experienced bad virtual training. Perhaps you've heard a monotone presenter who doesn't engage the audience, or you've attended a session beset with technology problems. But these experiences don't mean that all virtual training is bad. Virtual training can be an engaging way to learn--when it is intentionally planned and executed.
If you ask an employee on what a performance management is, he or she will mention that it is nothing but the annual appraisal of his or her performance followed by salary revisions. Trainers in particular also tend to view the professional development process with a lot of skepticism, as generally they are not happy with non-relevant training provided, the subjective appraisals and get dis-satisfied with their salary revisions.
Sometimes people use the words "mentoring" and "coaching" interchangeably, but they do not describe the same type of working relationship. Both share basic organizational goals including employee learning and development that leads to peak performance, and the realization of full potential. However, the definition, focus, role, approach, and tools of each are different.
