Which strategy supports the sustained impact of training after initial rollout?

• A. One-time kickoff
• B. Replacing managers
• C. Removing coaching
• D. Ongoing coaching

Answer: (D)

Ongoing coaching provides continuous reinforcement and support as people apply new skills on the job. It offers real-time feedback, helps translate training into daily practices, and reinforces new habits over time. It also helps uncover and address barriers, adapts to each learner’s pace, and creates accountability, all of which keep gains from fading after the rollout. This approach fits with how learning compounds through on-the-job practice and social learning, where frequent guidance solidifies what was learned. A one-time kickoff lacks that ongoing reinforcement, and removing coaching or replacing managers eliminates the sustained support needed to keep improvements durable.