Well, I have seen many companies organizing outdoor training for their employees, where they take employees for one day or a few days to some resort or distant place. They conduct training which includes the following activities:
1) Trekking
2) Games / Competitions among all
3) Adventure Rides
4) Storytelling activities
5) Cooking on their own
6) Motivational lectures, etc.
These are some of the activities that they do in outdoor training.
Now, my query is, do these types of activities really help improve production in the company or enhance the output of employees? If yes, how do we measure that, and how beneficial is it to conduct such training every 6 months?
From India, Vadodara
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51) Trekking
2) Games / Competitions among all
3) Adventure Rides
4) Storytelling activities
5) Cooking on their own
6) Motivational lectures, etc.
These are some of the activities that they do in outdoor training.
Now, my query is, do these types of activities really help improve production in the company or enhance the output of employees? If yes, how do we measure that, and how beneficial is it to conduct such training every 6 months?
From India, Vadodara
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Dear Savli,
Part of the first sentence of your post is "I have seen many companies organizing outdoor training for their employees..." If you have seen "many" companies organizing the outdoor training, then why not contact them and ask how they measured the training effectiveness? Out of "many," at least "a few" are expected to reply. If you do not receive any replies, it shows that they have nothing credible to share, or their lack of communication reflects poorly on the HR fraternity as a whole.
Occasionally, posts of this kind keep appearing on this forum. About nine years ago, I provided a reply. You may click the following link to refer to it: https://www.citehr.com/313635-whethe...ml#post1422129
Lastly, consider why we organize employee training. It should be organized with the following objectives: a) To reduce costs b) To decrease resource consumption c) To shorten process turnaround time d) To increase or decrease a specific ratio. Whether outbound or inbound, technical or soft skills, as long as you achieve any of the above-mentioned objectives, it is sufficient. Do not focus on the training title or the target audience. Always aim for organizational change.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Part of the first sentence of your post is "I have seen many companies organizing outdoor training for their employees..." If you have seen "many" companies organizing the outdoor training, then why not contact them and ask how they measured the training effectiveness? Out of "many," at least "a few" are expected to reply. If you do not receive any replies, it shows that they have nothing credible to share, or their lack of communication reflects poorly on the HR fraternity as a whole.
Occasionally, posts of this kind keep appearing on this forum. About nine years ago, I provided a reply. You may click the following link to refer to it: https://www.citehr.com/313635-whethe...ml#post1422129
Lastly, consider why we organize employee training. It should be organized with the following objectives: a) To reduce costs b) To decrease resource consumption c) To shorten process turnaround time d) To increase or decrease a specific ratio. Whether outbound or inbound, technical or soft skills, as long as you achieve any of the above-mentioned objectives, it is sufficient. Do not focus on the training title or the target audience. Always aim for organizational change.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Dineshji,
Thanks for the reply. My intention here is to understand the improvements that outbound training can bring to an organization, particularly outdoor training activities such as trekking, campfires, playing outdoor games, and group discussions.
I look forward to your guidance and insights.
Regards
From India, Vadodara
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Thanks for the reply. My intention here is to understand the improvements that outbound training can bring to an organization, particularly outdoor training activities such as trekking, campfires, playing outdoor games, and group discussions.
I look forward to your guidance and insights.
Regards
From India, Vadodara
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Dear Savli,
I have been involved in training for the past 19 years, and I have yet to come across a case study on the measurement of the effectiveness of OBT. Many HR professionals are fascinated with HR jargon, and one of these is OBT.
By the way, OBT is only a means and not an end. I have listed the ends in my previous post. Therefore, wouldn't it be more worthwhile to focus on the ends rather than the means?
What is the nature of your industry? Are you in manufacturing or the service industry? For both types, improving quality is crucial. The more you focus on quality, the less it becomes.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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I have been involved in training for the past 19 years, and I have yet to come across a case study on the measurement of the effectiveness of OBT. Many HR professionals are fascinated with HR jargon, and one of these is OBT.
By the way, OBT is only a means and not an end. I have listed the ends in my previous post. Therefore, wouldn't it be more worthwhile to focus on the ends rather than the means?
What is the nature of your industry? Are you in manufacturing or the service industry? For both types, improving quality is crucial. The more you focus on quality, the less it becomes.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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OBT is a very popular and commonly used training intervention which is liked by most employees. Who does not like to go outdoors for a fun-filled activity? Overnight is even better. It gives them a good break from their routine and stressful job, rejuvenates them, and also motivates them by sending a message that the company cares for them and is willing to invest in them.
During outdoor training, the entertainment and fun factor is very high, ensuring increased engagement. Other conceptual learnings aside, team-building happens for sure. Interpersonal relationships improve, employees get closer, ice is broken, trust is built, and new and stronger bonds of friendship are forged. Personal egos go for a toss during campfires and evening drinks. Conflicts get diffused, communication becomes informal, and this is also carried into work.
Now, with so many changes happening overnight and the bonds getting stronger among employees, leading to good teamwork and relationships, no HR professional can doubt that this will reflect in increased productivity, customer service, and strong internal marketing.
From India, Mumbai
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During outdoor training, the entertainment and fun factor is very high, ensuring increased engagement. Other conceptual learnings aside, team-building happens for sure. Interpersonal relationships improve, employees get closer, ice is broken, trust is built, and new and stronger bonds of friendship are forged. Personal egos go for a toss during campfires and evening drinks. Conflicts get diffused, communication becomes informal, and this is also carried into work.
Now, with so many changes happening overnight and the bonds getting stronger among employees, leading to good teamwork and relationships, no HR professional can doubt that this will reflect in increased productivity, customer service, and strong internal marketing.
From India, Mumbai
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