Attracting talent is challenging enough, so what are you doing to retain your talent? In order to retain talent, your organization must have a robust training and development program. In this project, students will apply current theory and practice for employee training and development within an organizational setting. Students will examine a full spectrum of training and development praxis, from basic on-the-job training to the use of technology and blended approaches to corporate training, development and succession planning. Upon completion of the project, you will receive a detailed report and presentation.

The midpoint project deliverables might include:

1. Information on the needs analysis
2. Examination and identification of trainable competencies related to your organizations core values
3. Providing 3 training option on competencies related to your organizations core values, which should include information on:

• Training objective, training design, and training delivery

4. Out of the three, one training option will be selected via discussion with team group and client representative

The final project deliverables might include:

1. 20 minute training program on pre-determined competency (as selected in the midpoint)
2. A detailed report including their research, including but not limited to:

• Introduction on the topic, needs analysis, training objective, training design, training method, training delivery (including training activities), job aids, training evaluation, cost and benefit analysis, and next steps.