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Why Training Fails and How to Fix It

February 15, 20166 min read

SDI Clarity Insight — This article is part of our Knowledge Base, drawing on 20+ years of organizational design and talent development expertise. Browse our L&D Glossary for key terminology.

Most training initiatives fail to produce lasting behavior change. Understanding common failure points enables more effective program design.

Failure point one: Training addresses symptoms rather than root causes. Proper needs assessment ensures targeting the right issues.

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Failure point two: No reinforcement after training. Follow-up coaching and practice opportunities embed new skills.

Failure point three: Environment doesn't support new behaviors. Removing barriers and providing resources enables application.

Failure point four: No accountability for change. Performance expectations and metrics drive sustained behavior.

Addressing these common failures dramatically improves training effectiveness and ROI.

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