Why Training Doesn’t Stick? And What Managers Can Do | Cherie Tang | Trailblazer Podcast

Why do employees complete training, yet struggle to apply what they’ve learned? Training is only the beginning. What happens afterwards — through practice, feedback and manager support — often determines whether learning leads to real behaviour change. In this episode of Trailblazer Podcast, host Adrian Tan sits down with Cherie Tang, a leadership and learning practitioner and founder, to explore what it really takes to turn learning into meaningful workplace impact. Drawing on her experience across learning and leadership development, Cherie shares practical perspectives on bridging the gap between training expectations and everyday management practice. In this conversation, we explore: Why training alone doesn't guarantee behaviour change How managers can help employees apply learning in their daily work Why leadership development should measure behaviours, not just attendance How performance reviews and 360-degree feedback can reinforce development Why difficult conversations are an essential part of effective leadership How leaders can balance kindness, accountability and individual needs Because developing people isn't just about what happens in a training room. It's about what happens when they return to work. About Trailblazer : Trailblazer is a thought-leadership podcast series brought to you by aTalent and Docebo, featuring conversations with learning, talent and business leaders on the future of work, leadership and organisational development. Subscribe for more conversations and practical insights from leaders across APAC. What do you think makes the biggest difference in turning learning into real behaviour change? Share your thoughts in the comments. #Trailblazer #LeadershipDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment