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Training as a Mechanism to Overcome Underperformance

There are many reasons behind the underperformance of the employees, which include
skill gaps, lack of motivation, or unclear expectations and guidance. To address this
issue, the organization should have proper mechanisms to manage the human capital by
analyzing the training needs. as per Dhamasiri's (2012) 7G framework, GROW is the
main perspective for developing people to equip employees with the necessary skills,
knowledge, and confidence to maintain the competitive advantage of the organization.

Relevance of Training

1. Addressing Skill Gaps

One of the main reasons we can say is that the lack of manpower skills causes
underperformance. Providing proper technical and behavioral skills training will fill these
gaps which they required to perform any task. For example, a sales team struggling to
reach their target may be the skill gap focusing on advanced sales techniques used and
customer relationship management. These issues can be resolved by conducting relevant
training; such training not only improves their competence but also enhances the
confidence of the sales team to handle challenging situations.

2. Enhancing Motivation and Engagement

Training can also serve as a motivational tool. Employees who feel invested in through
training perceive themselves as valued members of the organization. For example, a
company offering leadership development programs to high-potential employees
demonstrates its commitment to their growth, which in turn fosters loyalty and
engagement. Motivated employees are more likely to overcome underperformance and
contribute positively to organizational goals.

3. Clarifying Expectations and Processes

Another reason for underperforming is unclear expectations or processes. The figure

below explains the advantages of onboarding training over time. Onboarding training
provides benefits to understanding the organizational culture, roles and responsibilities,
System used, Health and safety requirements, other codes of conduct, legal requirements,
etc. For instance, an onboarding program that includes training on company policies,
tools, and workflows ensures that new employees start their roles with a clear
understanding of what is expected of them.

Productivity With Onboarding

Benefit
Without Onboarding

4. Supporting Continuous Learning

The business world is changing rapidly, accordingly, people should be ready to face new
challenges. This is only possible by focusing on continuous learning; if we don’t get
ready, someone else will be replaced by the market. Continuous training maintains the
performance levels, upskill and reskill that will help them to adopt with the new
technologies and market demand. For example, a software development team might
undergo training on the latest programming languages to stay competitive and meet
project requirements effectively.

Conclusion
According to the above clarification training is essential for any organization to address
the underperformance by focusing employees with the skills, knowledge, and motivation
that they need to excel. This solution not only helps us to enhance the performance level
but also paves the way to motivate and engage them for future business development.