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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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In the fast-paced world of implementation and consultancy, where time is often equated with billable hours, the statement “we’re too busy for training” has become a common refrain.
Yet, this perspective overlooks a critical reality: the hidden cost of not investing in continuous learning and development. Therefore, let’s dismantle this paradox and explore why making time for skilling is not just beneficial but essential for sustaining growth and competitiveness.
Unveiling the Downtime Reality
Indeed, it’s an open secret that no team operates at 100% billability. Unplanned downtime is a fact of life in consultancy practices. However, instead of viewing this downtime as lost productivity, what if we reframe it as an untapped resource? By doing so, allocating this “found time” to structured learning can transform idle hours into investments in your team’s future capabilities and satisfaction.
Breaking the Vicious Cycle
Moreover, the narrative that “we’re too busy for training” feeds into a vicious cycle of short-staffing, high turnover, and missed opportunities for efficiency gains. Ironically, by not allocating time for learning, we exacerbate the very resource constraints we lament. Thus, breaking free from this cycle requires a shift in perspective: viewing training not as a time expense, but as a strategic investment in your team’s and organization’s resilience.
The Cost of Undertrained Teams
Simple, Convincing Arguments for Making Time
- Firstly, maximize downtime: Use the inevitable downtime for skill development, turning unbillable hours into long-term assets.
- Secondly, enhance retention and attraction: Skilled employees feel valued and are less likely to leave. Investing in training makes your organization more attractive to potential hires.
- Thirdly, increase productivity and innovation: Well-trained teams work more efficiently and are better equipped to find innovative solutions to client challenges.
- Lastly, reduce risk: Adequately trained employees are less likely to make costly mistakes, reducing the risk to your projects and reputation.
What If You Don’t Train Them?
Conclusion: A Call to Action
In conclusion, we challenge you to view time not as a barrier to training but as the very foundation of your growth strategy. By committing to structured learning and development, supported by regular coaching, you can unlock the full potential of your team, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and secure your place at the forefront of your industry. Let’s not ask if we can afford to allocate time for training—rather, can we afford not to?
Focused on Strategy, Business Development, Marcom and Training product development. Experienced entrepreneur familiar with technology, business solutions and implementations, project management, O365, eLearning, training delivery and educative content creation projects.
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