For this assignment you will need to find a local professional to interview regarding the training and development practices of his/her employer. Preferably, interview someone in a management or human resources related role that has sufficient knowledge of the company’s training practices. Please do not interview yourself or a classmate.
The information you are seeking through this interview is the training AND development practices of the organization you have selected. You will interview this person to find out about the breadth and depth of these programs (get lots of specifics).
In the paper, please start by introducing the individual you are interviewing: name, position, company. Also briefly describe the company and what it does (purpose/mission). In the body of the paper, you are to describe your findings. Detail the practices of the company (training practices and development practices) and relate them back to concepts covered in class.
In concluding, please evaluate the company’s practices. Using your knowledge and what you are learning this semester, how well do you feel this company does training and development of its employees? Explain areas you think they do well or excel in and why. Then, discuss other areas you think they are lacking and explain why along with recommendations.
Be sure to include a reference page and an appendix with your interview transcript (interview questions and responses). This report will likely be approximately 5 pages.
