It's not just children who need to learn!

(Baonghean) - A colleague of mine, nearly 50 years old, was sent by the agency for advanced professional training. Initially, he didn't want to go, but after being persuaded and explained the situation, he happily agreed to go.

That's an interesting story! Tell me about it! Why did you initially refuse to go, and why did you happily go later?

Many people have misconceptions about learning. (Illustrative image.)

- Well, initially, he thought he already had a lot of experience, with only about 10 years left before retirement. He wasn't in the planning stage and didn't have the opportunity for further development. Therefore, he didn't want to pursue further education, thinking it would only be a waste of money and wouldn't help with his career advancement. Besides, he also had a sense of complacency, believing he was still "capable" of fulfilling his current job. That's why he was hesitant to go back to school.

- So how did the organization persuade him to "agree" to attend the course with such a relaxed and compliant attitude?

- It's nothing, really. The organization explained to them that many people have long perceived the purpose of training solely as a way to increase their salary and rank. Many simply believe that further training in politics or professional skills is just to meet appointment requirements and advance their careers. Therefore, they only attend training when they have the opportunity for promotion. However, the most important purpose of training, whether it's for promotion or retraining, is to better meet job requirements. With the increasing demands of integration and development, all officials must continuously train and self-train to keep up with daily needs. Especially since that comrade has over 10 years of experience. After this discussion, the comrade realized the full and comprehensive purpose of learning, and happily agreed to attend.

- The story you told made me think about the current state of education and training. Some people still view education and further learning as superficial and merely a formality.

- That's right! Because the perception is that participating in training courses is only for obtaining certificates and diplomas, the quality of learning and training is lacking. When the focus is solely on obtaining certificates and diplomas, people don't pay much attention to knowledge or the content of the training program. Therefore, a correct and comprehensive perspective on the purpose of training, both in professional skills and political awareness, is needed. Only then can training be conducted in a quality, practical, and effective manner.

- I completely agree! To better meet the demands of the job, everyone must pay attention to training and self-training. And the primary purpose of training is to better serve the assigned work. Of course, if it better serves the assigned job requirements, it also creates more opportunities for further development, advancement, and growth.

Duc Duong