In today’s challenging business world, you are probably seeking ways of enhancing your competitive edge while cutting down costs. Any initiative that can improve your employee productivity and operations is worthy of attention. Because we are all different in the way we talk, learn, and perceive the world around us, a “one size fits all” approach can’t be an effective way to train your employees for the purpose of improving productivity. Meaning, time has come to embrace personalization, especially in training.

A research conducted by the University of Texas shows that the preference of people for personalization boils down to two main aspects:

• Being in control
  When people understand that learning is tailored to fit their interest, needs and goals, they feel they are in control and this leads to a successful learning experience.
• Avoidance of information overload
  Personalization learning overcomes information overload on trainees because they don’t need to learn loads of information. They only learn what is beneficial to them at that particular time. Instead of wasting time filtering out unnecessary learning materials, they focus on beneficial information acquisition.

When your employees are not motivated by the training technique you are using, there won’t be much engagement among them and this leads to underperformance. Therefore, you should tailor your training to fit the employees’ needs, interests, and learning styles.

Benefits of Personalized Learning to Your Organization

• Reduces employee turnover 
  Personalization learning overcomes information overload on trainees because they don’t need to learn loads of information. They only learn what is beneficial to them at that particular time. Instead of wasting time filtering out unnecessary learning materials, they focus on beneficial information acquisition.
• Increases customer satisfaction 
  When your employees are well trained, they will offer higher quality services to customers.
• Portrays you as a good employer to attract top talents 
  Job seekers are always looking for an organization that is willing to invest in them. If you are that organization, attracting, keeping, and retaining top talents is more likely.
• Strengthens your market position 
  With satisfied customers, excellent services, and well-trained employees, you will certainly have a competitive edge in the market.
• Improves productivity 
  Personalized training gives employees on-demand skills relating to their jobs which in turn improve their skills. Skilful employees are naturally more productive.