In light of the latest rigged phone in scandal the BBC has decided to train its staff in “truthfullness and honesty”.
Am I alone in thinking that this isn’t a training need? As a trainer I like to get paid to deliver meaningful work and I don’t feel that this is it.
How can you train someone to be honest? Either they are or they aren’t.
Company policy can reflect an obligation to honesty – you can even send out communications to that effect and warning of the penalties. But I’m not sure that training in this instance has any value.
What do you think?
Nik Kellingley
