Training doesn't work

Simon Broom sent me this email, and I think it sums up my thinking on training perfectly.
"Some time ago, I attended an induction day at (big training company). I had heard (probably from them) that they were first rate and I had nothing to lose. In fact, the day turned out to be a sausage machine with lashings of "corporate smug"!

I was scheduled to be the first to deliver my 30 minutes of training. Another lady who was very nervous and down to go last asked if we could swop so she could "get it over with". I agreed. As the day wore on I become increasingly uncomfortable and irritated. I felt like I was auditioning on the X factor, It didn't feel grown up and I felt I had been sold a pup.

I should have walked!

Instead, I decided to change my 30 minute slot, shake things up a bit and take the risk of putting my values on the table.

In case of any misunderstanding, I noted my points down on the flipchart.

" I have three core beliefs:

one TRAINING DOESN'T WORK,

two YOU CAN'T MOTIVATE OTHER PEOPLE,

three THERE'S NOTHING WE CAN TELL PEOPLE THEY DON'T ALREADY KNOW AND THE REST THEY COULD FIGURE OUT FOR THEMSELVES."

The smiles disappeared, the room went deathly quiet, the applause (when it came) was polite.

"We will let you all know either way by email."

I care about making a difference, I really do and I work well in a team - just not the (big training company). team."