Why Is Training Such a Waste of Time at Work?

Welcome back to The Manager Matt Podcast Show, where we talk all things management, leadership, communication, and what really drives team performance.

In this episode, I’m calling out the elephant in the training room: Why is so much workplace training a complete waste of time?

💸 Companies spend billions on employee development — but how much of that training actually sticks? If you've ever sat through a workshop and forgotten everything by Friday, you're not alone.

This week, I’m diving into:

• Why traditional corporate training fails (and how it's become a glorified checkbox exercise)
• The most common mistakes businesses make when rolling out training programs
• What actually works when it comes to learning that sticks — backed by science, psychology, and common sense

🧠 Plus, I’ll share the do’s and don’ts of effective training, how to make learning relevant and timely, and why managers play a crucial role in turning knowledge into action.

If you’re a leader who wants to stop wasting time and start building real capability in your teams, this episode is for you.

👇 Hit play and learn:

• How to make training practical, purposeful, and powerful
• Why spaced repetition, real-world relevance, and manager involvement are key
• What to do before, during, and after a training session to make it count

🚀 Don’t forget to like, rate, and share this episode with your team or HR partner — let’s fix training, one smart move at a time.

Until next time — train smarter, lead sharper.

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