Seven useful questions to ask before commissioning a training programme appear on the Hong Kong-based website hr.monster.com.hk.

This could form a useful checklist for the office walls of Training Managers and Training Officers everywhere!

1. Does anybody really need this training?
2. Does everybody really need this training?
3. How much will this cost per person, and what are the economies of scale?
4. How can I measure the success of this program quantitatively?
5. How can I measure the success of this program qualitatively?
6. How quickly will this training become outdated?
7. How will this training affect retention?

The article goes into further detail about these seven questions at hr.monster.com.hk/articles/5928/.