Training and development process: implication for academic staff performance and sustainable University Education

Abstract

Purpose

This study examines the effectiveness of training and development process for academic staff performance and sustainable university education.

Design/methodology/approach

A quantitative research approach was adopted for data collection and analysis for this study. The study draws sample from 202 randomly selected academic staff from three universities in South-West Nigeria. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 27).

Findings

The findings showed a significant relationship between T&D process and academic staff performance. Also, the importance of conducting training need assessment before training programs are implemented was revealed.

Originality/value

This study provides evidence-based information which can help decisions on training and development program, enhance academic staff performance, and ensure university sustainability.

Citation

Oladejo, O.M., Mutereko, S. and Ganiyu, I.O. (2024), "Training and development process: implication for academic staff performance and sustainable University Education", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 38 No. 3, pp. 4-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-06-2023-0134