Training is not just important—it is vital. It brings all team members to a higher level, with similar skills and knowledge needed to effectively and efficiently perform on the job. It closes skill gaps, enhances current competencies, and teaches newly needed abilities to better operate in our ever-changing professional environment. Failing to plan development pathways and personalized learning paths is not only detrimental to the learning of the employee, it can also be quite costly to the organization.

View the infograph below for just a few of the possible costs associated with neglecting learning and development planning.