Welcome to the 250th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! This month, we’re exploring the theme of “Why Pushback?” In today’s episode, we’ll delve into this compelling topic by answering the question: Do we have to do mandatory training?
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In today’s show on do we have to do mandatory training?
- About my TEDx Talk. [00:45]
- Why I chose today’s topic to explore. [01:05]
- Defining the difference between statutory and mandatory training [02:13]
- Why organisations should be providing training for their staff. [06:04]
- What happens when you make training mandatory? [09:58]
- The ways you can think about commissioning training differently [11:38]
Quotes on do we have to do mandatory training?
- There’s a difference between mandatory and statutory training.
- Statutory training is required to ensure the organisation meets its legislative duties.
- People often have terrible experiences with training, and so that can cause resistance.
- You can’t just roll out poor-level training and expect things to change or make a true difference.
Resources on do we have to do mandatory training?
- Training: Definitions, differences & guidance
- Episode #65: Why Training isn’t a Panacea
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