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Is Outsourcing Your Training 
a Viable Alternative?

E-mail:  [email protected]
Harry Nobles & Cheryl Thompson, June 2001

Gas prices are up; some �experts� predict decreased summer travel while others disagree.  Your bookings are down a bit already.  You are looking for ways to reduce expenses.  Some expenses cannot be significantly  reduced; others are more vulnerable.  Unfortunately, training often falls into this latter category.
 
Laying off your training manager and curtailing all training can definitely  save some serious money in the short term.  This may appear to be an attractive and     realistic solution when viewed  in light of the immediate results.  But, is it the only solution?  Is it the best solution?
 
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What will be the long term impact on your property�s  guest service goals?  Will you lose some repeat guests due to the potential decrease in service quality?   Will your property�s image and reputation be adversely affected?  Will the �savings�  be offset by guest replacement costs?  

Perhaps there are alternatives you can consider.  You might opt to reduce  training rather than  suspend it.  You might also consider outsourcing.  Bringing in outside trainers can be one way to reduce training costs.  

I strongly advocate in-house training by your management team as the best long term approach.  Outside trainers can assist by conducting �train the trainer� sessions for your in-house team.  They can also be an excellent source for some specialized topics.  I am convinced that the best long term and permanent results will always come from an ongoing training program that makes maximum use of your managers and supervisors.   Outside trainers can be an excellent complement to your in-house team, but should never be a substitute. 

Outsourcing your training can reduce costs without jeopardizing guest satisfaction.  Outsourcing can have immediate and positive bottom line results.

If your property has been affected by the economic slow down and higher gas prices, ensuring guest satisfaction has never been more important.  Whatever else you might do to weather the threat of a slow summer, I encourage you to carefully consider the long term effects of training reduction.  Please contact us if we can help you in making this important decision. 

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Contact:

Harry Nobles Hospitality Consulting
POC:  Harry Nobles
E-mail:  [email protected]
Phone:  757-564-3761
Fax:        757-564-0076
www.optimumrating.com

Credentials: 

  • Former head of AAA Lodging/Dining Ratings Program. 
  • An independent consultant serving the hospitality industry. 
  • A Special Training Consultant to the Educational Institute, American Hotel/Motel Association
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