{"id":41941,"date":"2021-01-07T13:54:24","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T18:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=41941"},"modified":"2026-03-09T12:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:38:13","slug":"employee-training-and-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-training-and-development\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Successful Employee Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Training_and_Development_Blog_Header_v2.png\" alt=\"Employee training and development blog header\" class=\"wp-image-41942\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a successful employee training program is essential for a skilled and motivated team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I&#8217;ll be walking you through the key steps to developing an effective training plan, including resource allocation, staff needs and handling in-person and virtual challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make this process even easier, you can always use Venngage&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/create-business-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business plan maker<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/plans\/training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">training templates<\/a> to streamline your planning and ensure a professional, effective training program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register?category=plans&#038;subcategory=business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table of contents (click to jump ahead):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#definition\">What is employee training and development?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#strategy\">How to create a successful employee training and development strategy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#evaluate\">How to evaluate the effectiveness of employee training and development programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#visuals\">How to&nbsp;improve an employee training and development program with visuals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#infographics\">7 infographics to improve the effectiveness of your training and development<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#importance\">Why employee training and development is important<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#benefit\">Benefits of an employee training and development program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"definition\"><strong>What is employee training and development?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-development-plan\/\">Employee training and development<\/a> refers to company programs designed to boost employee&#8217;s job performance. As the name suggests, these programs fall into two categories: employee training and employee development programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employee training<\/a> refers to programs that help employees learn job-specific skills or knowledge. These programs&nbsp;tend to be&nbsp;specific to the role the employee currently holds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employee development<\/a> refers to programs that focus on employees&#8217; professional growth. <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-development-plan-examples\/\">Employee development programs<\/a> can be&nbsp;designed to help employees develop knowledge and transferrable skills like leadership, communication, decision-making skills, etc. that can be applied in a wide range of situations, not necessarily specific to their current role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strategy\"><strong>How to create a successful employee training and development strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When developing your employee training strategies, consider typical factors like resources, staff needs, and company priorities, and also address recent challenges like information overload and fatigue. To keep employees motivated during the learning process, consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/matterapp.com\/blog\/employee-rewards-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee rewards software<\/a> to recognize progress and celebrate key milestones along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, tackle <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s42452-020-2801-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">issues with virtual communication<\/a>, such as access barriers, unclear expectations, and the lack of informal interactions and social cues that build trust and reduce conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin to develop successful training strategies, you will need to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#process\">Your employee training and development <strong>process<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#plan\">Your employee training and development <strong>plan<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#method\">Your employee training and development <strong>methods<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"process\"><strong>The proven 5 stages of a successful training and development process:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Assess<\/strong> needs and resources (this may include the challenging factors listed above)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motivate<\/strong> trainers, learners, and learners\u2019 supervisors to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design<\/strong> training appropriate for the target audience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deliver<\/strong> employee training using methods that will lead to key results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evaluate<\/strong> successes and areas for improvement and report findings<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/nonprofit-fundraising-timeline-e770b893-cba5-4c1d-ac40-51bb3f62532d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/01\/stages-of-training-process.png\" alt=\"Employee training and development stages of successful training process\" class=\"wp-image-41949\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/nonprofit-fundraising-timeline-e770b893-cba5-4c1d-ac40-51bb3f62532d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that you must plan for evaluation from the start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plan\"><strong>Creating an employee training&nbsp;and development plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are creating an employee training and development program, your plan might look something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Recognize goals and identify the desired business impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify employee competencies and analyze skill gaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interview employees to better understand their needs and motivations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider different training methodologies and materials needed (see <a href=\"#method\">lists<\/a> below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan for evaluating effectiveness and sustaining gains over time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Visualizing this plan will help you as you continue to reference it over time. You might create an infographic or a set of visuals that capture the <strong>goals<\/strong>, <strong>skills<\/strong>, <strong>motivations<\/strong>, <strong>methods<\/strong> and <strong>measures<\/strong> that comprise the elements of your training plan. Visual mind maps, flowcharts, timelines, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/training-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">checklists<\/a>, graphs, and more can help keep you on track.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/quad-company-goal-setting-mind-map-db92b7a8-faf0-4ab7-9359-b461503ed494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/01\/company-goalsetting.png\" alt=\"employee training and development company goal setting mindmap\" class=\"wp-image-41970\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/quad-company-goal-setting-mind-map-db92b7a8-faf0-4ab7-9359-b461503ed494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS MIND MAP TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>These visuals will also help you as you share strategies with your team and across the organization. You need to be able to cut through the noise and align people quickly, and visuals are the trick. <a href=\"https:\/\/alisondavis123.medium.com\/how-to-know-if-your-l-d-communication-is-working-ebac97e07d19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Communicating your strategy well is key<\/a>\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/communicate-strategy\/\">Here are&nbsp;some tips!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you will also need to create visuals to execute your plan too, especially since more and more learning is happening remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing to consider for your strategy is the types of employee training you might develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method\"><strong>Popular employee training methods include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In-person group lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructor-led computer-based training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-directed <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/elearning-infographics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online learning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-person or virtual coaching and\/or mentoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blended learning, a combination of in-person and online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/microlearning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microlearning<\/a>, or highly-focused activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to choose one training method. Effective training programs take a layered approach, picking and choosing from these methods to train employees at the right time with the right method. This approach makes sure that, over time, employee performance improves in a sustainable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, online learning is often the only available option in 2021. The benefit is that employees can take a more self-directed approach, learning on-demand as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/e-learning-course-curriculum-development-process-infographic-7f5b2219-7820-4221-9621-587cefc983fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1632\" height=\"1056\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/01\/elearning-curriculum.png\" alt=\"employee training and development course curriculum development\" class=\"wp-image-41971\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/e-learning-course-curriculum-development-process-infographic-7f5b2219-7820-4221-9621-587cefc983fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>But, e-learning means training professionals need to find creative ways to keep <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.vantagecircle.com\/employee-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">employees engaged<\/a>. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to use visuals in your online development activities, as we\u2019ll cover in the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"evaluate\"><strong>How to evaluate the effectiveness of employee training and development programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee training evaluation can be based on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>What are learners\u2019 attitudes about the training they have taken?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To what extent are they gaining relevant knowledge and skills?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are they retaining this knowledge?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are they able to apply what they are learning to improve their work performance?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the results and overall impacts?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/net-promoter-score-infographic-0a5be9d6-a4c5-4e59-999d-54fa19ccf08a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/01\/evaluating-trainings.png\" alt=\"employee training and development evaluation factors\" class=\"wp-image-41946\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/net-promoter-score-infographic-0a5be9d6-a4c5-4e59-999d-54fa19ccf08a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS EMPLOYEE EVALUATION TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>If you are evaluating your employee training and development program, you might consider one of the following common methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use the questions above and work backwards by identifying the business results desired, the behavior changes that would be needed to make that happen, and the learning objectives and plan that would accomplish that (this is known as the Kirkpatrick model).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek to use data to measure&nbsp;ROI (Phillips ROI Methodology).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose to continually monitor and fine-tune the program (the CIPP or Stufflebeam model is good for this)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also ask employees to assess their own knowledge and skills to identify what trainings might be most worthwhile. Here is an example of a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/training-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">training checklist<\/a> template you can create in Venngage, our simple design tool for business. You can also use materials like this to document changes over time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/checklist\/leadership-skills-inventory-and-self-assessment-checklist-3b517466-400c-432a-af1f-f1188c2108a3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/01\/skills-assessment.png\" alt=\"Employee training and development leadership skills inventory\" class=\"wp-image-41947\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/net-promoter-score-infographic-0a5be9d6-a4c5-4e59-999d-54fa19ccf08a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS CHECKLIST TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of the methods you use, collecting data is just the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the case for the importance of training and development clearly, you will likely need to communicate with a variety of stakeholders, including teammates, managers, learners, and even customers. In addition to sharing the relevant data, you may also choose to share things like case studies and testimonials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you may need to communicate across your team about projects and team learnings, or with other teams in the organization about opportunities for employee training. You might use an infographic to explain company goals, staff competencies and gaps, and findings from employee feedback, and then add this infographic to various reports, presentations and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/high-performance-model-cycle-infographic-f6c3c302-a1f8-4953-9d61-58333a2f57ce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/01\/performance-model.png\" alt=\"Employee training and development high performance model\" class=\"wp-image-41948\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/high-performance-model-cycle-infographic-f6c3c302-a1f8-4953-9d61-58333a2f57ce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>In every situation, you will want to focus on what\u2019s known as <strong>WIIFM\u2014What\u2019s In It For Me<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you know what your audience cares about, you can better make the case for how what you are offering meets their needs. While you may understand the importance of training and development, it\u2019s best to assume others will not until you clearly explain why it should be important to <em>them<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visuals\"><strong>How to&nbsp;improve an employee training and development program with visuals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The importance of effective communication in training and development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the start of 2020, about half of the learning and development professionals surveyed for LinkedIn Learning\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.linkedin.com\/resources\/workplace-learning-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2020 Workplace Learning Report<\/a> were expecting to invest in online learning and to launch upskilling programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When LinkedIn released <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.linkedin.com\/content\/dam\/me\/learning\/resources\/pdfs\/LinkedIn-Leading-with-Learning-Insights-and-Advice-Report_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a follow-up report<\/a> in May 2020, they emphasized that the COVID-19 pandemic has cemented L&amp;D as a vital strategic part of companies by cultivating adaptability to organizational change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strong communication during turbulent times can make all the difference. In fact, in the same 2020 report, communication was named as one of the top three highest priority workplace skills.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially the case for&nbsp;learning and development professionals, who&nbsp;go through communication materials like strategic plans, presentations and handbooks as part of their day-to-day activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWe see a diverse set of competencies being needed by L&amp;D professionals, whether as individual contributors, consultants, managers or leaders, all need to communicate well in order to contribute their full value to an organisation; whether employed or with a client. There are many examples of the need for exemplary communication to ensure the full value of the L&amp;D professional is achieved.\u201d &#8211; Neville Pritchard in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trainingjournal.com\/articles\/opinion\/communication-most-important-competency-ld-professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Training Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How visuals help communicate training and development programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it: learning is changing. Sure, there is an increased need for upskilling in these times of rapid change, virtual learning is taking off, and cognitive overload has become an understatement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also more awareness of the role that cultural background and difference plays in the workplace, and more of a sense that we need to be open to new ideas and innovations to meet the challenges before us, despite our fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more, learning will need to be multi-modal, incorporating literary, visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic techniques. Visuals will play a key role in sharing information clearly, quickly, and convincingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the thing to keep in mind: visuals drastically improve attention, comprehension and recall. When it comes to employee training and development, they are not nice-to-haves, they are essential. <a href=\"https:\/\/elearningindustry.com\/visual-learning-6-reasons-visuals-powerful-aspect-elearning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">If your trainings are happening online, they are even more critical!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to start improving your training and development materials with visuals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of materials you are likely already sharing that might work better if they were highly visual, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Strategy documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/training-plan-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Training plans<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/employee-handbook-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employee handbooks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/onboarding-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Onboarding process documents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentation decks for in-person and virtual training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handouts, worksheets, etc. for in-person and virtual training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/job-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Job aids for employees to keep<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/organizational-chart-examples\/\">Organizational charts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/financial-disciplinary-process-flowchart-76aa2c17-7e53-479a-8f64-735ab1bc5be3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/01\/disciplinary-process-flowchart.png\" alt=\"employee training and development disciplinary process flowchart\" class=\"wp-image-41951\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/financial-disciplinary-process-flowchart-76aa2c17-7e53-479a-8f64-735ab1bc5be3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS CHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of questions you might consider as you create your visual materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What ideas are the most important for the learner to remember?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to visualize these, whether it\u2019s through a video, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/customer-journey-map\/\">customer journey map<\/a>, timeline, schedule, checklist, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. What concepts are especially complex or more difficult to understand?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For these, you can use diagrams, charts, mind maps, product roadmaps, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. How might the learner be able to continually reference key visuals, for example in printed materials or online?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infographics are great for this! <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/visual-aids-for-learning-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You can find some more ideas here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use Venngage to create visual training materials that assist with your programs. We have templates suitable for all your team&#8217;s visual communication needs, including job aids, onboarding documents, professional reports, employee handbooks, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for inspiration, keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"infographics\"><strong>7 infographics to improve the effectiveness of your training and development<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the constant changes happening in the workplace, there is no question that you will need to keep improving your employee training methods, plans and strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, having a plan for how you will evaluate training and development is critical. You will need to continue to ask learners and their supervisors about their attitudes, assess the impacts of their learning and explore new strategies and methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visuals can help with keeping these communication lines open. Here are seven examples of infographics you can create to ensure your training remains successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New to infographics? This explainer video teaches you how to create your first infographic\u2014no design experience required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uQXf_d5Mgjg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Reports for executives and your learning and development team<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to reports, try to focus on key data points and takeaways. Perhaps you want to report on employee survey results, needs analysis, costs and benefits of current training programs, or training outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider how familiar your audience is with the topic at hand, and include more detail only if they already have a deep understanding of the context. 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Individualized learning roadmaps to motivate employees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, it\u2019s best to keep these at a high level unless the details are desired by the audience. Map out potential learning paths or individualized goals in ways that help audiences recognize both their progress and the opportunities that lie ahead. 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Infographics for job aids<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-an-infographic\/\">infographic references<\/a> something that will need to be updated frequently, such as an organizational chart, it\u2019s probably best to keep it in a digital format that can be shared on shared drives, internal websites, and in emails. 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Reports on performance outcomes for managers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often employee performance information is hidden deep in employee files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While an individual\u2019s information should remain private, aggregated information about a team or even the whole organization can be useful to track and even share. This is especially the case if as a leadership and development professional you are looking to make a case to managers that they should invest in and\/or encourage participation in your programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can highlight areas of greatest opportunity and focus by visual ranking items and\/or using color for emphasis.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/simple-performance-review-mind-map-63e5a91c-6bcd-49df-8ba5-7210615b6d40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/01\/team-performance-report.png\" alt=\"employee training and development team performance report\" class=\"wp-image-41956\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/simple-performance-review-mind-map-63e5a91c-6bcd-49df-8ba5-7210615b6d40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS REPORT TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Infographics that explain return on investment for leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to presenting information to leaders, less is often more. Experiment to see if you can make your point in one or two graphs only. The goal should be to create visuals that will stick in their minds over time, so use a simple color palette, clear data labels, and a title that explains the insight you want them to leave with.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/net-gain-and-losses-bar-chart-3e440792-e66c-406a-abf9-0b2999fa3b92\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/01\/gain-and-losses.png\" alt=\"employee training and development net gain and losses\" class=\"wp-image-41957\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/net-gain-and-losses-bar-chart-3e440792-e66c-406a-abf9-0b2999fa3b92\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS CHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/elearning-infographics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Ways to Use eLearning Infographics (Tips + Templates)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/training-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Training materials<\/a> like presentation decks, handouts, and manuals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your trainings are in person and online, this is where the rubber hits the road so you\u2019ll want to knock it out of the park with some incredible visuals that will leave a lasting impression in the hearts and minds of employees.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, you\u2019ll want to pay special attention to the ideas that are the most important for the learner to remember and the concepts that are especially complex or more difficult to understand. Can you use a photo, graph, or process diagram to drive the point home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some good rules of thumb for presentations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Outline the content<\/strong> so there is a clear beginning (when you set the stage and tell them what you are about to tell them), middle (when you tell them with only as much detail as they are able to process quickly), and end (when you succinctly remind them what you told them).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally include about <strong>10 slides<\/strong> and expect to present them over about <strong>20 minutes<\/strong>. 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Graphics for <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/microlearning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">microlearning<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For bite-sized learning to work, content has to be easy to access and hyper-focused on only one or two learning objectives. Decide on the 4-5 takeaways you want to nail over the 3-10 minutes at hand, and skip any theoretical or background information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visuals are key to helping learners quickly digest chunks of information. Deliver timely \u201chow-to\u201ds using visuals such as photos, diagrams, and illustrations. These visuals should go beyond looking \u201cpretty\u201d and convey the subject matter well. 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These changes are likely here to stay\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fosway.com\/research\/next-gen-learning\/learning-technologies-summer-forum-2020\/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=sharpspring&amp;sslid=M7M0NrQwNjc3NTcxAwA&amp;sseid=MzKwMDA1Nzc1tgAA&amp;jobid=2d68f168-10b5-4196-938c-aa6a49222536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">only 5%<\/a> of professionals think <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/learning-and-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learning and development<\/a> will go back to what it was before the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with shrinking budgets and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbeshumanresourcescouncil\/2020\/02\/21\/how-organizations-can-combat-change-fatigue-in-the-next-decade\/?sh=5d4f2a7732d0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">change fatigue<\/a>, there\u2019s more of a need than ever for learning and development professionals to continue to communicate the return on investment (ROI) and the importance of their contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/309284\/ways-continue-employee-development-covid.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gallup finds<\/a> that organizations that invest in employee development not only are twice as likely to retain their employees but also report 11% greater profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefit\">The benefits of an employee training and development program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well-known <a href=\"https:\/\/pmctraining.com\/site\/resources-2\/10-underrated-benefits-of-employee-training-and-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">benefits of effective employee training and development<\/a>&nbsp;include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Heightened capacity to adapt and innovate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increases in <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthybyte.com\/beyond-salary-how-bonuses-create-a-motivated-and-engaged-workforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee motivation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased productivity and company revenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved job satisfaction and morale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better employee retention and reduction in employee turnover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gains in risk management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced company reputation and employee recruitment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, these benefits depend on the effectiveness of your employee training and development program. Whether it\u2019s considered effective depends on the goals\u2014both those that matter to&nbsp;learning &amp; development professionals and those that matter to the people&nbsp;L&amp;D professionals are looking to motivate or influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Employee training and development best practices include visuals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your company has been doubling down on employee training and development, then it\u2019s time for you to focus on your own learning about visual communications. After all, communications is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bookboon.com\/learning-development-strategy\/2020\/02\/02\/why-communication-skills-should-be-part-of-every-ld-offering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top skills needed in organizations<\/a>. Our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/visual-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to use visual communication<\/a> is a great place to start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venngage, our simple design tool, was created so people like you, people who want to communicate visually, who want to use simple data sets, can do so without having to be a designer or analyst and without having to learn difficult, expensive software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can pick one of the above designs and use it as a template to start creating your first infographic today. <a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sign up is free<\/a>; many of our templates are free too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"How to Make an Infographic in 5 Steps [INFOGRAPHIC DESIGN GUIDE + EXAMPLES]\",\n  \"description\": \"Learn how to make an infographic in 5 easy steps with this episode of Infographics 101. 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