Training --- The Official Definition:

“The acquisition of knowledge, skills and competencies as a result of the teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge. Limiting behavioral response to a given stimulus, while development is intended to increase behavioral alternatives to the same stimulus.”

As an example, employees need to be trained to enter an order because there is a “right way” to do it. Sales people need to be developed to increase their effectiveness in customer situations. The desired behavior is clear and compliance measures are relatively easy to ascertain. Development is much more esoteric if a real return on investment is desired. Development requires coaching and mentoring.

Source: Rick Johnson, CEO Strategist