The Rudiments for an Effective Training Strategy: Practical Insights from Dubai Government’s Experience

Abstract

Human resource and training literature indicate that the design of a training strategy is the first step to achieve the desired training effectiveness within an organization. An effective training strategy is supported and backed by top management, its formulation involves all employees, it is aligned with the strategic objectives of the organization, and its aim is to enhance the knowledge and skills of the employees. Moreover, a coherent training approach is essential to ascertain the successful delivery of training programs with the highest levels of quality. This policy brief examines the factors and elements that the Dubai government entities rely on when designing their training strategy. It identifies the role of organizational leadership in securing the necessary budget for training, along with their involvement in the building and implementation stages of the strategy. Moreover, the brief looks at the methods and measures put in place to secure an effective implementation of the organizational training strategy and assesses the involvement of the entire staff. Recommendations are directed to Human Resources and training directors not only in Dubai’s government but to other governments in the Gulf and the MENA region as well.