Managers rationalize that profit margins, competition, the economic climate or employees do not warrant this expenditure. Solutions to planning questions and roadblocks appear elusive. Management also tends to believe that the organization does not need training, and if alternate or enhanced skills are required, another candidate with the requisite skills is surely available for hire. If you think training is expensive, try ignorance. These companies recognize that detrimental costs are due to lack of training and development, resulting in the loss of productivity and competitiveness in the market, and misspent management time.
Computer training is one development area often overlooked.
In today's technological environment the ability to fully utilize computer technology directly impacts the cost of doing business. Utilized well, computers improve productivity and reduce downtime, help staff determine and structure production schedules, manage the accounting, track inventory and cost of sales, prepare proposals, quotes or bids, and maintain a client mailing list or database. Computers are an integral part of today's business environment. Not utilized properly, computer systems equal money down the drain. Management is often the core of liabilities related to training, supervisory skills and other human resources areas.