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Unit 14: Contemporary Issues in Training and Development

Another innovative and effective medium of training, based on our cultural heritage, is music. Notes
There are trainers who primarily use bhajans and kirtans in manner of slogans to convey
productivity concepts in a simple manner, in a folk song style. This method is especially successful
with workers, as it is a novel, yet enjoyable method of learning.

Notes The massive World Bank loans of over ` 400 crore for modernising the thousand-
odd industrial training institutes in the country did not figure in the Convention discussions.
A gathering of the national body of trainers could have well used this forum in helping
governmental authorities identify new areas of training to meet technological challenges.

Example: Electronics forming the core of the control systems for many machines, what
should the new type of training be? The emerging trade of Mecatronics, a combination of
mechanical and Electronic systems, now involved in computer controlled machines, also needs
suitable training methods.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) training is the order of the day and training in these new areas
must be adequately developed. Coordination between the professional bodies, on one hand,
and Government agencies on the others is called for when congregate for professional discussions.
For a training culture to be fostered in the administrative services, decentralised training with
a three-pronged approach at the district, department and distance learning levels, has been
thought of. The service sector, not be outdone, has also attempted to innovate. In hospitals, the
recent emphasis is on patient-oriented training for the staff.

Example: Apollo Hospital has apparently benefited from this approach.
In this hi-tech world, one can learn even through an interactive TV. Computer assisted learning
is gaining popularity and for busy executives, all information they need is available almost in
the form of a “training sandwich”. There is also the concept of ‘dial a lesson’ where the trainee
can just dial a number and listen to a lesson!
The general myth is that creativity can never be cultivated as it is an inborn gift. Another belief
is that creativity and innovation centre around in big discoveries. Today, however, there is a
gradual realisation that both concepts can be developed and practised.

Task How can technology training are made more cost-efficient as well as productive for
organizations in manufacturing sector?

Self Assessment

Fill in the blanks:
13. ………………………. training was advocated by Pekka-Kansi of Finland.

14. An innovative and effective medium of training, based on our cultural heritage, is ........…….
15. Under the concept of …………………, the trainee can just dial a number and listen to a
lesson.

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