[vc_row][vc_column][boc_heading color=”#333333″ margin_top=”20px” margin_bottom=”40px” css_classes=”thintext”]4 Training Considerations to Improve End-User Adoption[/boc_heading][vc_column_text]Finding and deploying the right technology is time consuming and costly. That’s exactly why it’s important for businesses to utilise new technologies to their potential.
Unfortunately, this is rarely the case, especially for the staff who need to use it. In most cases, it’s down to a missing piece in the puzzle – namely, training.
In this post, we discuss how businesses can improve end-user adoption, make the most of new technology and boost productivity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
1. Committing resources
When adopting new technology, the first hurdle is getting key decision makers to agree to it. Often, IT teams will go ahead with changes and new software without an approved plan of action. This results in numerous problems further down the line, not least in terms of resources.
Whatever new technology you’re deploying, it should be a company-wide initiative involving C’ level management, not just the IT team. Your company needs enough time and money to invest in training staff and without a commitment from management teams, you’re not guaranteed of these resources. You may find yourself having to cut corners with the deployment, most commonly by overlooking sufficient staff training.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
2. Planning for Training
Within any deployment plan, if not done right the first time, companies need to consider having a contingency budget for training. They also need to determine who is providing that training. Will it be done in-house using the internal IT team or outsourced to a service provider?
This brings up another important factor, which is the choice of service provider itself. A respectable service provider will look to understand the impact of the new deployment and deliver appropriate, comprehensive staff training, setting aside adequate time throughout the project to ensure all staff are competent with the new technology.
Choosing the wrong service provider is yet another reason why some companies overlook training. They assume that staff will be trained by the service provider. When that step is missing, they are left short on resources with no ‘plan B’ for training.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
3. Consider Global Challenges
More challenges come into play when companies operate on a global scale. With deployment in multiple countries, training needs to be provided in different languages, across multiple time-zones and to staff with varying capabilities.
This is where your service provider or technology partner is crucial. They need to firstly understand the project as a whole, with all of its complexities and requirements. Not only that, they need the local resources across the globe to deliver the right training in every country required.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
4. Don’t Forget the Future
Training isn’t a one-off occurrence for businesses. With new technology, it can be difficult for staff to take in every bit of information in one go. Not only that, but new employees will require training, while those changing roles may require more specific training and resources.
With all that in mind, it’s important to provide ongoing access to training resources, such as regular sessions from your service provider, video tutorials or online user guides.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Worldwide Coverage
Your choice of service provider is essential when deploying new communication technology. At Aura Alliance, we have over 5,000 technical consultants covering 120 countries across the globe. Using this vast, dependable network, we can provide expert local support, tailored to the different locations of your business.
Want to find out more? Watch our latest video or Get in touch with our team online to arrange a consultation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
