A normal training is an important 2 way communication training platform.
However, before debating on Normal / e Training, why dont we think that how would an Organization decide the training required for its employees.
Training Need Identification (TNI) is based on 3 aspects
1. Individual Training needs
2. Organizational Training needs
3. Strategic Training need
Individual Training need is sourced from the Performanace management appraisals, Org. Training needs are the requirements that the Org. craves for (eg. Continual Improvement, ISO, Business Excellence, Operational Excellence), whereas Strategic Training needs emanate from the Long & Short term strategies of the Organization.
Individual Training needs could be catered through e Learning, some strategic Training needs could be catered through e Learning
However Organizational Need based training & most of the Strategic need based Training is most effective when conducted in the Normal mode (physical presence in a class room with a two way interaction) imagine how would you impart a effective training like Achievement Motivation or Creativity through e Learning.
Normal Training brings employees of various segments together & a successful training would create abundant knowledge transfer & positive vibes amongst the participants.
Again the type of industry also has a great bearing on the type of Training. an IT org, could do away with the e-learning approach, whereas for a Manufacturing Org. Normal training would be the raison-de'-eitre.