Why Building Capabilities Must Go Beyond Certifications
In the pursuit of operational excellence, organizations often fall into a familiar trap: they invest in training programs with the expectation that certification will lead to transformation. But more often than not, the results fail to meet expectations.
Let’s consider a real example.
A Case of Misplaced Expectations
A well-known manufacturing company invested significantly in Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM deployment. External trainers were brought in. Tools were rolled out. Posters filled the plant. Employees proudly displayed their new certifications.
But within months, leadership began to notice:
📉 Downtime hadn’t improved
📈 Operational costs were still rising
😐 Teams were reporting problems, but not solving them
Despite having all the “right” elements in place, the ground reality remained unchanged. The company faced a harsh truth:
Training alone was not delivering transformation.
Why Traditional Training Falls Short
According to global research:
Organizations spend over $350 billion annually on training
Only 12% of employees apply what they learn
Nearly 70% of transformation programs underperform or fail due to weak execution
The core issue? Most training is theoretical, disconnected from daily operations, and lacks accountability for results.
What’s missing is the bridge between knowledge and execution.
The Turning Point: Discovering Pr@ining™
Faced with stagnation, the company adopted a new approach — Pr@ining™: Practical, Project-Oriented, Performance-Based Training.
Instead of classroom lectures and isolated modules, Pr@ining™ focused on:
Real-time shopfloor challenges
KPI-linked problem-solving
Driving cultural shift through applied learning
This wasn’t just about learning tools. It was about enabling teams to think critically, act decisively, and deliver results.
“We didn’t just learn tools. We changed how we think.”
— Plant Head after completing Pr@ining™
From Certified to Capable: What Changed?
Within weeks, the difference was visible:
Teams took ownership of performance metrics
Root causes were addressed — not just symptoms
Improvements were sustained and measurable
Downtime dropped. Defects reduced. And more importantly, employees became engaged contributors to change, not just passive recipients of training.
Conclusion: Capability Drives Transformation
The myth that training alone can transform an organization needs to be challenged. True transformation comes from:
Applying learning in the context of real work
Building a culture of continuous improvement
Holding people accountable for performance — not just participation
If your teams are certified but not delivering impact, it’s time to shift your strategy.
🔵 Pr@ining™ by CBE Learning isn’t just a program — it’s a transformation methodology.
Let’s move from tick-box training to tangible performance improvement.
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