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FEB 2018

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NEW D I n economics, there is an idea that overall improvements to an economy will, in turn, ben- efit all those who participate in that economy. e phrase, once uttered by John F. Kennedy, "a rising tide lis all boats," is perhaps one of the best aphoristic summaries of that idea. Whether or not you believe in this concept relative to economics, there is certainly application as it relates to some business practices – particularly in terms of ongoing employee educa- tion and training. e greater the emphasis your company puts on continuing educa- tion programs, the more you and your employees will benefit on a personal level, which will, in turn, feed the suc- cess of your company in the long term. With PSA TEC being one of the first training and development indus- try events of 2018 (March 12-16 in Denver), now is a perfect time to eval- uate ways to leverage the first wave of events to shape your company plan. Here are a few tips: 1. Set a training goal for every employee: At PSA, we have a corporate goal that every employee will complete at least 10 hours of education and training every year. It is part of our company DNA from a culture perspective, but it also plays a huge role in feeding the continued growth of the company. It is so easy for everyone to just put their heads down and get to work when they walk in the door each day, but by setting a training goal for every employee, you send a message that ongoing training is essential for the success of every single position at your company. 2. Step outside the box: While on-the-job training is import- ant, I am big believer that education outside the confines of one's position oen serves as a catalyst for inspira- tion to the business or in someone's daily work. I encourage my team to explore training programs that help them in their day-to-day tasks, such as so- ware training or content marketing best practices, but to also look for training opportunities that stretch beyond their job function. For exam- ple, while the marketing track at PSA TEC is certainly rife with opportuni- ties for my team, I might suggest they also take a look at courses on corporate citizenship or even cybersecurity case studies. You never know where inspira- tion will strike. 3. Share the knowledge: e theme of this year's TEC confer- ence is "Amplified." While the theme certainly conveys the air of change at this year's conference in terms of class offerings, the number of attendees and even the location of the conference itself, there is an undercurrent that is perhaps even more important – that training and education is truly amplified when attendees take that information back to their colleagues in the office and apply it in their everyday jobs. Knowledge gained at a conference such at TEC should not live on forever only in the minds of the people who were in the room. Providing oppor- tunities for your team to debrief with their department members or some other small group can go a long way. Again, if a rising tide can li all boats, the swell of knowledge that can come back to an organization aer a training conference can have immense impact. Continued employee development is essential for the continued success of a company, and education is indeed the rising tide that can li all boats in your company. Having a company-wide, stated training goal means the "boats" that carry employee morale, positive internal communication and business innovation will certainly be only a few of the many that rise with the tide. ■ » Kim Garcia is Director of Marketing for PSA Security Network. To request more info about PSA, visit www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742. 58 Security Dealer & Integrator / www.SecurityInfoWatch.com February 2018 Insider Intelligence BY KIM GARCIA Training Tips With PSA TEC and other shows on the horizon, here are three ways to maximize employee training strategies For more information about the PSA TEC conference (March 12-16 in Denver), please see the ad on page 53 or vist WWW.PSATEC.COM

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