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Getting Manager Buy-In
July 18, 2007 • By Rich Ragan

Getting Manager Buy-In

 

Managers before training have the number one responsibility for making sure training sticks; however, getting manager buy-in can be difficult. What ways have you found to effectively get managers enthusiastic about sending staff to training and becoming involved in making sure training transfers?

 

I always have the key management personnel participate in the original "Performance Analysis."

Second, I invite them to an "executive briefing" of 1 to 2 hours. In this briefing I select content that will ensure a fun, powerful, and positive learning experience. These individuals are my best "sales" people to go back and promote the program and send the right people.

 

Rich Ragan, The Bob Pike Group

 

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How can you make an "executive" meeting interactive without going overboard or having them think you are an idiot?

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