Training & Development for Dummies

Develop and deliver a robust employee training and development programTraining and Development For Dummies gives you the tools you need to develop a strong and effective training and development program. Covering the latest in talent development, this informative guide addresses classroom, virtual, and blended learning to open up your options and help you design the program that's right for your company. You'll explore the different modes of formal learning, including social learning, m-learning, and MOOCs, and delve into the benefits and implementation of self-directed and informal learning. The discussion covers mentoring and coaching, rotational and stretch assignments, and how to align talent development with the company's needs. You'll learn how to assess employee skills, design and deliver training, and evaluate each step of the process to achieve the goals of both the employee and the organization.Most employees have some weaknesses in their skill sets. A robust training program allows you to strengthen those skills, and a development program brings all employees up to the highest possible level of productivity and success. This book helps you create consistency in your company by developing and delivering the exact training and development program your people need.* Develop a strong training and development program* Foster a supportive and innovative work environment* Learn about social learning, m-learning, and MOOCs* Assess and evaluate your staff more effectivelyA great training and development program boosts performance, productivity, job satisfaction, and quality of services, while reducing costs and supervision. Investing in your employees gives an excellent ROI, as talent development is a primary driver behind both motivation and loyalty. Training and Development For Dummies shows you how to reap these benefits, with step by step guidance and essential expert insight.

List of contents

Foreword xivIntroduction 1Part I: So You're Going to Be a Trainer 5Chapter 1: What's Training and Development? 7Chapter 2: Why Adults Learn 25Chapter 3: The Training Cycle 41Part II: Designing the Best Darn Training in the World 53Chapter 4: Assessing Needs and Developing Learning Objectives 55Chapter 5: Developing the Training Design 73Chapter 6: Nuances of Using Technology for Learning 113Chapter 7: Being Prepared to Succeed 129Part III: Showtime: Delivering a Dynamic Training Session 157Chapter 8: Implementing Training Designs: Your Job as a Facilitator 159Chapter 9: It's Showtime: Delivering Success 181Chapter 10: Mastering Media and Other Visuals 207Chapter 11: Training with Style 227Chapter 12: Addressing Problems: What's a Trainer to Do? 251Part IV: It's Not Over Yet: The Follow?]Up 279Chapter 13: Evaluation: It's Not Over Yet! 281Chapter 14: Transfer of Learning 307Part V: The Professional Trainer 317Chapter 15: The Consummate Professional 319Chapter 16: Trainer Certification 331Chapter 17: The Future of the T&D Profession 345Part VI: The Part of Tens 373Chapter 18: Ten Tips to Start Off on the Right Foot 375Chapter 19: Ten Webinar Warmups 385Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Save Time While Training 391Chapter 21: Ten Icebreakers That Work 397Chapter 22: Ten Guidelines for M?]Learning Success 409Index 417

About the author

Elaine Biech ist Präsidentin und Hauptgeschäftsführerin von ebb associates, einem Unternehmen, das spezialisiert ist auf maßgeschneiderte Trainingsprogramme und Beratungsdienstleistungen für Industriebetriebe und Non-Profit-Organisationen. Daneben berät sie und hält Vorträge zu Mitarbeitercoaching, Trainingskompetenz, Change Management, unternehmensinterne Kommunikation und Konfliktbewältigung. Biech erwarb den Bachelor of Science als Unternehmens- und Ausbildungsberaterin und legte ihren Magister im Fachbereich Human Resource Development an der Universität von Wisconsin ab. 1992 wurde ihr der National Torch Award der ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) verliehen.

Summary

Develop and deliver a robust employee training and development program

Training and Development For Dummies gives you the tools you need to develop a strong and effective training and development program. Covering the latest in talent development, this informative guide addresses classroom, virtual, and blended learning to open up your options and help you design the program that's right for your company. You'll explore the different modes of formal learning, including social learning, m-learning, and MOOCs, and delve into the benefits and implementation of self-directed and informal learning. The discussion covers mentoring and coaching, rotational and stretch assignments, and how to align talent development with the company's needs. You'll learn how to assess employee skills, design and deliver training, and evaluate each step of the process to achieve the goals of both the employee and the organization.

Most employees have some weaknesses in their skill sets. A robust training program allows you to strengthen those skills, and a development program brings all employees up to the highest possible level of productivity and success. This book helps you create consistency in your company by developing and delivering the exact training and development program your people need.
* Develop a strong training and development program
* Foster a supportive and innovative work environment
* Learn about social learning, m-learning, and MOOCs
* Assess and evaluate your staff more effectively

A great training and development program boosts performance, productivity, job satisfaction, and quality of services, while reducing costs and supervision. Investing in your employees gives an excellent ROI, as talent development is a primary driver behind both motivation and loyalty. Training and Development For Dummies shows you how to reap these benefits, with step by step guidance and essential expert insight.

Product details

• Authors: E Biech, Elaine Biech, Elaine Consumer Dummies Biech, Consumer Dummies
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.07.2015
• EAN: 9781119076339
• ISBN: 978-1-119-07633-9
• No. of pages: 456
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Business administration, companies; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Personal, Personalwesen, Training, Business & management, Wirtschaft u. Management, Training & Development