Training and Development to Enhance Motivation and Knowledge Transfer

Abstract

Training and development have been a part of human resource development strategies for ages. However, many times these strategies have been merely to develop or improve the skills and competencies essential to do the job. This shortsighted approach has benefitted neither the individual employees nor organizations. More so in the current scenario of knowledge-based economies, where tenure is an issue and loyalty is towards professional growth and enhancement, it becomes essential to ensure that training and development focuses on enhancing motivation and ensuring knowledge transfer. Motivated employees are brand ambassadors for the organization and knowledge transfers help in retaining and ensuing career succession. In line with this thinking, adopting a qualitative approach, this chapter aims to discuss and deliberate on how training and development can enhance motivation and ensure effective knowledge transfer with a focus on public enterprises and suggest strategies to do training and development effectively to enhance motivation and effective knowledge transfer.