The Crisis of Undervalued Training: What’s at Stake for Future Generations

Training & Assessment Professional Development

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore something many of us in learning and development have felt but rarely say out loud:

Training is being undervalued—and the consequences are far-reaching.

With workplaces shifting toward short-form, micro-learning and compliance-focused modules, we’re seeing less investment in deep, applied, and reflective learning.
But what’s lost when training becomes a checkbox? And what kind of future are we building for the next generation of leaders?

🎯 In this episode, I break down:

• Why training is no longer being treated as a strategic asset
• How digital platforms like LinkedIn Learning serve a purpose—but aren’t the full picture
• The difference between knowledge and wisdom in adult learning
• The danger of producing workers who are competent on paper but lack true confidence and problem-solving skills
• What we can do as trainers, assessors, and leaders to hold the line on quality education

👥 I also reflect on personal experiences in vocational education and the transformational impact of adult learning done right.

This episode is for educators, facilitators, RTO professionals, HR managers, and leaders who care deeply about capability, culture, and what it really means to be future-ready.

💬 If this resonates with you, let me know what part and why. I’d love to hear your stories—because it’s going to take all of us to shift the narrative and champion meaningful, lasting learning.

📣 Share this episode with a colleague, manager, or someone in your L&D team. Let’s reignite the value of deep training—because the next generation depends on it.

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