This text investigates the core question of how organizations in South Africa can effectively implement human resource development through structured training management. Barney Erasmus, an expert in human resource development, provides a comprehensive framework that bridges theoretical training models with the specific regulatory and economic requirements of the South African workplace. The book argues that successful training management requires a systematic approach to strategy, planning, and outcomes-based evaluation.

Experts and practitioners in the South African human resources sector frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for its practical application of local labor regulations. Readers often note the accessibility of the prose, which makes complex training management concepts applicable for both novice trainers and experienced HR managers.