As part of this month's theme on Adding Value and next month's on the Training Cycle, we are asking you to share your reflections on how training is managed, in principle and in reality.

We are looking for answers to any or all of the questions below (you can reply anonymously if you choose). Email them to [email protected] or post them below.

1. Is training planned strategically in your organisation?

2. Are you under increasing pressure to get more out of the same training resources? If so, how do you react to this?

3. What has your training function done to improve the effectiveness and focus of training, and its impact on productivity?

4. How important is learning management now, and how is it handled?

5. How can the value of training to trainees be enhanced?

6. Do you encourage employees to gain qualifications?

7. Is training needs analysis a regular practice?

8. Do you evaluate all training? If so, how?

9. What are the main principles of best practice in running a training department?

10. How can the status of training departments within their organisations be improved?