The Trainer's Portable Mentor

This highly accessible, comprehensive resource shares the passions and key lessons from an all-star cast of respected training professionals. The authors covers a range of training topics, from designing, writing, delivering, measuring, and managing training to developing business acumen. They have divided the book into five sections (Designing Training, Delivering Training, Workforce Performance and Learning, Measurement and Evaluation, and Professional Development), including over 60 articles as well as additional resources on a special Web site; helpful checklists, case studies, and assessments throughout; and an easily customizable CD. The Trainer s Portable Mentor is ideal for anyone new to the field of training and development as well as veterans looking for succinct practical nuggets they can put to use right away.

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Website Contents.
Introduction.

SECTION 1: DESIGNING TRAINING.

Introduction to Section 1: Designing Training.

Article 1: Avoiding Biased Questions for Training Needs Assessments (Grace Ann Rosile, Ph.D.).

Article 2: Taxonomy of Learning Designs (David D. Weiss, Ph. D.).

Article 3: Designing Instructional Strategies: A Cognitive Perspective (Kenneth H. Silber, Ph.D., and Wellesley R. Foshay, Ph.D., CPT).

Article 4: Don't Be an Order Taker (Jane Bozarth).

Article 5: Never Lose Sight of Your Audience (Jean Marrapodi).

Article 6: If You Don't Know Where You Are Going, You Will Probably End Up Somewhere Else (Toni Hodges DeTuncq).

Article 7: ISD-Faster, Better, Easier (Daryl L. Sink, Ed. D.).

Article 8: Front-End Analysis, Implementation Planning, and Evaluation: Escaping the Pamela Syndrome (Harold D. Stolovitch).

Article 9: Creativity, Emergence, and Designing the Learning Experience (S Peter C. Honebein, Ph.D.).

Article 10: Creating Sacred Space (Michael Milano).

Article 11: e-Learning Content-Sorting Through the Tonnage: A Quick Anatomy Lesson for Those on the "Buy" Side (Steve D. Bordonaro and Frank P. Bordonaro).

Article 12: Blended Learning Strategies for Knowledge Workers That Work (Deborah Stone, Steve Villachica, Ph.D., and John Endicott).

Article 13: Confessions of a Gamer: I See Games (Steve Sugar).

Conclusion to Section 1.

SECTION 2: DELIVERING TRAINING.

Introduction to Section 2: Delivering Training.

Article 14: Make Adult Learning Come to Life (Jean Barbazette).

Article 15: Making Workshops Work: Lessons from an Old Pro (Hal Kane, Ph.D.).

Article 16: Incredible Credibility (Terrence L. Gargiulo).

Article 17: Enlarge the Pool of Participant at the Beginning of Any Training Event (Mel Silberman).

Article 18: How Learners Are Motivated (Matthew S. Richter).

Article 19: Applying Self-Determination to Training ( Matthew S. Richter).

Article 20: The Best Training I Never Did (Glenn Smeaton).

Article 21: Some Basics from a Couple of Training Pros: Training Is More Than What You Say (Terrence L. Gargiulo and Robb Murray).

Article 22: The Synergy of Co-Facilitation: Creating Powerful Learning Experiences (Dr. Vince Molinaro).

Article 23: Learnertainment(TM) (Lenn Millbower).

Article 24: Seven Strategies on How to Use Stories to Increase Learning and Facilitate Training (Terrence L. Gargiulo).

Article 25: Dealing with Difficult Issues in Training (Terrence L. Gargiulo).

Conclusion to Section 2.

SECTION 3: WORKFORCE PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING.

Introduction to Section 3: Workforce Performance and Learning.

Article 26: Capturing Learning Opportunities Within Your Organization (Ajay M. Pangarkar and Teresa Kirkwood).

Article 27: New Accountabilities: Non-Financial Measures of Performance (Ajay M. Pangarkar and Teresa Kirkwood).

Article 28: Discovery Learning: The Driving Force Behind Achieving Real Organizational Change ( Catherine J. Rezak).

Article 29: The Integrated Approach to Leadership Development (Dr. Vince Molinaro and Dr. David Weiss).

Article 30: Independent Means: Taking Control of Internal Knowledge and Minimizing Dependency on External Expertise (Ajay M. Pangarkar and Teresa Kirkwood).

Article 31: Return on Intelligence: The New ROI (Ann Herrmann-Nehdi).

Article 32: Turnover-Slaying the Monster One Touch at a Time (Dr. Frank P. Bordonaro).

Article 33: Creating Credibility with Senior Management: A Simple Approach for Connecting Training to the Business (Timothy P. Mooney and Robert O. Brinkerhoff, Ed.D.).

Article: 34: Workplace Learning-Beyond the Classroom (Ajay M. Pangarkar and Teresa Kirkwood).

Article 35: A Business Approach to Learning: Increasing Profits Through Marketing Methodologies (Ajay M. Pangarkar and Teresa Kirkwood)Conclusion to Section 3.

SECTION 4: MEASUREMENT and EVALUATION.

Introduction to Section 4: Measurement and Evaluation.

Article 36: Beyond ROI: To Boldly Go

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Terrence L. Gargiulo, Teresa Kirkwood, Ajay M. Pangarkar
• Editore: Wiley & Sons
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 17.06.2008
• EAN: 9780787994280
• ISBN: 978-0-7879-9428-0
• Pagine: 688
• Dimensioni: 181 mm x 237 mm x 37 mm
• Peso: 1102 g