1. Why could the business-embedded model be considered the best way to organize the training function?
2. What are the training implications of the increased use of teams to manufacture products or provide services?
3. How would you design a corporate university? Explain each step you would take.
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a centralized training function?
5. What factors should a company consider in deciding whether to outsource its entire training function? Are the considerations different if the company wants to outsource a training program? Explain.
6. How are companies using training and development to their benefit in todays economy?
7. In your opinion, which of the training professionals roles would be most difficult to learn? Which would be easiest?
8. How might technology influence the importance of training professionals roles? Can technology reduce the importance of any of the roles? Can it result in additional roles?
9. Describe the training courses that you have taken. How have they helped you? Provide recommendations for improving those courses.
10. How does training differ between companies that are considered BEST Award winners and those that are not?