"There is nothing that training cannot do. Nothing is beyond its reach. It can transform bad morality into good; it can destroy bad principles and recreate good ones; it can elevate men to the status of angels "Mark Twain" Failure is success if we learn from it "Macolm Forbes" In the simplest sense, a learning organization. is a group of people who continually improve their ability to create their own future The traditional meaning of the word "learning" goes far beyond the simple collection of information. It is about changing individuals so that they produce. results that matter to them – accomplish things that are important to them” Peter SengeThe work of Peter Senge of the MIT Sloan School of Business has helped convince companies that the ability to learn is a key factor. However, the success factor of any organization does not rest solely on the ability to learn. Feedback on a person's performance is necessary for training and development and individuals do not need to know how they are doing to continue learning effectively. How can employees know if they are complying with procedures and what is expected of them? Performance reviews are one of the most frequently used methods. Recent estimates indicate that more than 97.1 percent of all organizations in the United States use some sort of appraisal or performance review system. Although these systems are used for a variety of purposes, managers tend not to use performance reviews accurately, so the systems fail to achieve their intended purpose. Results from a recent survey indicate the following: 70 percent of employees say performance reviews don't give them a clear idea of ​​what's expected of them. Additionally...... middle of document ......nce assessments help identify individual employees in need of training, better performance results and accountability. Consistent problems with a task – or behavior – indicate the need for additional training. However, because many managers do not know how to effectively conduct performance reviews, this method often incorrectly identifies training needs. Therefore, as a conclusion, although performance appraisal and training and development can be considered two separate concepts, they can be closely related to each other, and one can result in one other and vice versa. The end result is to ensure customer and employer satisfaction through a satisfactory return on investment; this goal can be achieved through the correct use of performance management, training and development. Practice with proper feedback makes perfect !