As much as we have emphasized group context and formal programs, ultimately the individual is responsible for his or her own development. We have a major responsibility to help people know how to learn. Additionally, we must clarify the distinction between education and training. While they are related, they are not the same thing. Each has a different premise and a different outcome.
Education is focused on the individual first and the organization second.
Its purpose is to draw out the learner, to help the individual develop their ability to learn and to learn how to think for themselves. Education exposes the learner to different points of view as opposed to a single perspective. Training is focused on the organization first and the individual second. Its purpose is to equip the learner with the skill or skills to do a particular job or task. With training, the end is known.