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Performance Approach

Catalyst focuses on creating competencies that lead to bottom-line performance.  We recognize that training is just one of several enablers of performance.  Some differences between the traditional approach and Catalyst's performance-based approach are listed below.

Element

Traditional 
Train-and-Hope Approach

Catalyst's 
Performance Approach
Focus Focuses on what people need to know; training is the end Focuses on what people need to do; training is a means
Time Orientation Reactive, event oriented Proactive and long term
Assumptions People need fixing The organizational system is composed of many elements, including people
Robustness Traditional training approaches have limited impact Multiple knowledge transfer strategies are more likely to achieve results
Strategic Leverage Front-end assessment is optional; identifying barriers is rarely done Front end assessment is essential; barriers are identified
Metrics Evaluation is limited to end-of-course feedback and general impressions Evaluation occurs at all levels, including performance and operational change. Ongoing.

We can help you assure that your investment in training pays off.  The Catalyst Profile  and Assessments web pages provide additional information on methods.   Improving organizational performance isn't easy, but it's worth it!

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