What they don't realize is that the more involved the organization is in the training mission, the more credibility and resources they have. Take a look on your training bookshelf at the books and manuals that are no longer in use. When we understand the organization's business, we don't waste staff and supervisor time. Look at training and management fads skeptically. Here's some questions to ask as the inevitable fads pour into your mailbox.
People gravitate towards pleasure and away from pain.
Engage 'em, for heaven's sake. If it's worth learning, it can be made enjoyable. Rather than argue methodology, we can probably agree that it makes sense to engage the learners and facilitate enthusiasm and interest. Make it easy and make it fun. Look for ways that make your training objectives come alive.