A manager of training and development assists their business with efficiency and effectiveness within the company. Their main responsibilities are giving support to employees via different types of training. It could include arranging workshops to teach methods to all employees as well as working with individual employees to address their specific needs in the workplace. The manager of training and development assists in the development of the individual capabilities of a employee and their capacity to function effectively in a group. This could involve coordinating and developing team-building exercises that help employees become more at ease and comfortable with one another. In addition, the manager of training and development assists in educating new employees regarding the company's guidelines and policies.
Managers of training and development typically require a bachelor's degree from the field of business or in psychology. Additionally, because the job requires a large amount of supervision for employees and management, a background in human relations could be preferred. A successful candidate will also have outstanding interpersonal skills as well as the ability to remain organized when performing a broad range of duties.