Training. It can be a real deal breaker for most any organization. Take a manufacturer that’s installing heavy, computerized equipment employees must soon operate. Or a global corporation that’s implementing all-new software for better customer support. Or even a government agency that’s required by law to educate employees about sexual harassment in the workplace. In each of these instances, proper and ongoing training is crucial to the outcome. At BOLDplanning, we believe the same holds true for any emergency preparedness or continuity planning initiative. Why?
Planning for “what ifs” and “worst-case” is tough for any organization, large or small, public or private. Carrying out those emergency operations or continuity plans under extreme conditions, or without the proper training, can prove even tougher. Just ask those who have had to deal with such challenges during critical events in the past. They will tell you that investing in a proper and ongoing training program that supports organizational preparedness is a “must-have.” And, more importantly, that there’s a number of key benefits to gain by doing so. Here’s just six of them.
- Proper and ongoing training improves plan quality, minimizing the risk of errors
- Proper and ongoing training ensures a deeper and clearer understanding of your organization’s overall preparedness goals
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