tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30592175.post7099331591948114963..comments2023-06-11T22:40:14.795+10:00Comments on Managing the Professional Services Firm: Reader Interests - a short noteJim Belshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30592175.post-29690455822195457402007-01-30T06:40:00.000+11:002007-01-30T06:40:00.000+11:00Hi Martin, and thanks very much for this. Your sug...Hi Martin, and thanks very much for this. Your suggestion re the subtitle is worth while looking at.<br /><br />Your comment on external training goes to the heart of a common problem. Too many firms think that sending staff on a few external outings somehow meets their training needs. Too often, it does no more than meet point requirements set for continuing professional development.<br /><br />I found the comment on your own experience very interesting.I will write some more on training. In fact, your comment itself has generated some new ideas!Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30592175.post-54030898309107820212007-01-29T15:41:00.000+11:002007-01-29T15:41:00.000+11:00Hi Jim,
If training and professional education is...Hi Jim,<br /><br />If training and professional education is important to you, you could highlight it in the subtitle of your blog. Ths particular focus may not be obvious enough based on your blog title. <br /><br />Training should always be part of managing a professional service firm but I think it is often seen as an industry issue and not a firm issue. In many companies, people are sent away to external training courses or seminars, and management does not put a lot of attention towards internal training. It takes time and resources to properly manage internal training, and instill a sense of commitment to training into the corporate culture. I am not against external training but I completely agree with you that training at firm level is tied to improved firm performance. <br /><br />I have never spent as much time on internal training as I have in the past four years at High Road Communications. At first I was doubtful about the investment but it really pays off, especially when it is tied to a low turnover rate, so that the people you train stay with you. I, for one, would like you to hear more about your thoughts on training.<br /><br />-- MartinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com