Why Most Training Fails Before It Even Begins

Send us Fan MailWhy does so much training still fail to change behaviour — even when the content is good, the facilitator is strong, and the intentions are right? In this episode, Gerry Murray talks to learning expert, Fergal Connolly, about one of the most persistent and costly problems in workplace learning: The gap between training delivered and behaviour changed. Fergal argues that the issue often starts long before the session itself. If the environment around the learner is working against application, even well-designed training may struggle to make a difference.That has major implications for L&D, for line managers, and for leaders trying to decide where learning investment is really going.Together, Gerry and Fergal explore why training is so often asked to solve the wrong problem, what better transfer design looks like, and why the future of L&D may depend less on creating faster content and more on understanding what actually helps people apply what they learn. If you care about leadership, learning, performance, or whether development really leads to change, this one is worth your time.Fergal also shares a special offer for listeners during the episode. Enjoyed this episode? The Leading People Community is where these conversations continue to flourish. Free to join — Book reviews, Leading People Café recordings, Podcast episode previews, and a growing group of active HR and L&D professionals, leaders, and coaches who take their work seriously. Join the Leading People CommunityConnect with Gerry on LinkedIn