Purposeful Training vs Check the Box Training

Most workplace training checks a requirement—but fails to change behavior.

In this 3 Minute Brief, we break down the difference between purposeful training and check-the-box training, and why organizations that focus only on completion miss the opportunity to improve performance and reduce risk.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ Why compliance-only training often fails

✔️ What purposeful, adult-focused training looks like

✔️ How interaction, application, and follow-up drive real learning

✔️ Why measuring impact matters more than attendance

Training should build capability—not just paperwork.

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