Training changes performance, development changes lives Do you want to win at work by maximizing your professional growth? Start with this understanding of the difference between training and development … John Maxwell, one of the world’s great leadership writers, makes this distinction

“When we train people, we focus on the job. When we develop people, we focus on the person. When we train people, we’re adding value to specific things, such as what their job description is. When we develop people, we add value to everything. They not only become better in their jobs, they become better in life. Employee training is a necessity for any business that wants to remain competitive in today’s marketplace. But leaders who want to make a lasting difference also recognize that training by itself is not enough. Training people is helpful for a short time, Developing people is helpful for a lifetime. And while the result of training is changed performance ….. The result of development is changed lives.”

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The 3 areas for you to focus your time, money and energy to win at work without sacrificing your values

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