Training well

If the company is sending you out for some pricey training, there are a few things you can do to get the most bang for the company’s buck.

Before you go, be absolutely sure exactly what the boss wants you to learn. According to Fast Company, if you are a sales person, you might be learning the art of closing the deal. Ask yourself how you do that now and what results you have been getting. After training, can you measure how these results have improved?

Be sure to meet with your supervisor before you leave and get clear on what his or her goals are for this session.

Once at the training session, share your goals if you are asked to introduce yourself. This can help the instructor and you.

Participate in the training. Ask questions on key issue, especially if you don’t understand what is being presented.

Meet and greet other participants with an eye toward building up your professional contacts.

After you are back, write a summary for your supervisor about your training. Highlight the areas that you think training will improve and how they will match your goals.