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Training should start from the top and be central to the achievement of corporate objectives. Effective management of human resources is essential if a company is to attract, develop and retain people of the right calibre. A company′s ability to adapt to change is the key to its long‐term success and implicit in this is the need for organisations to undertake fundamental reappraisals of where they are going. The best organisations have a clear view of their“mission” and what makes for success; leadership must start from the top but should not end there. It is vital to build a team approach at every level, to encourage people to work effectively together for the common good. Everyone needs to feel part of the team and that they are making a positive contribution. The training function should be central to this goal.