What are three ways of Development?

• A. On-The-Job-Training, Seminars, Courses
• B. Mentoring, Coaching, Shadowing
• C. Hiring, Firing, Rehiring
• D. Reading, Watching, Listening

Answer: (A)

In staff development, learning is delivered in different formats, and three common ways are on-the-job training, seminars, and courses. On-the-job training happens while the employee is doing their actual work, often with a supervisor guiding them. It’s practical, immediately useful, and keeps disruption to a minimum because learning happens in the real tasks the person performs.

Seminars are short, focused sessions usually led by an external expert or a knowledgeable facilitator. They provide new ideas, updates, and opportunities to discuss concepts with others, quickly widening understanding without taking a long time away from work.

Courses are more formal and structured programs, often offered by training providers or colleges. They cover broader or deeper content, include assessments, and may lead to a certification or qualification, which can support career progression.

These three together cover practical application, quick knowledge refreshers, and formal learning, making them a balanced mix for developing employees’ abilities.

Mentoring, coaching, and shadowing describe supportive development relationships and learning activities that can occur alongside development, but they aren’t the three mainstream formats listed here. Hiring, firing, and rehiring are HR actions, not development methods. Reading, watching, and listening are learning activities, but they’re not the structured development formats emphasized in this context.