Download or read book Learning Needs Analysis Pocketbook written by Paul Donovan and published by Management Pocketbooks. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ninety percent of all training is a waste of time (reveals a US investigation) either because the training is not transferred into the workplace, or the training design/delivery is poor or the participants are unable/unwilling to learn. The Learning Needs Analysis Pocketbook will ensure that your people development solutions are tied to the organisation's strategic plans and objectives. The authors simplify the analysis process and demonstrate that it can be strategic, rewarding, career-enhancing and, even, fun! The book is divided into three sections: 1. The Six Windows: a method of looking into the organisation to identify the most pressing and results-oriented learning needs. 2. The 10 Point Training Plan: the document, spreadsheet or wall chart where you can record all your notes from the learning needs investigation and plan for each training course or event. 3. The Tool Box: to help you do a great job at every step of the process.
Download or read book Learning Needs Analysis Pocketbook written by Paul Donovan and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ninety percent of all training is a waste of time (reveals a US investigation) either because the training is not transferred into the workplace, or the training design/delivery is poor or the participants are unable/unwilling to learn. The Learning Needs Analysis Pocketbook will ensure that your people development solutions are tied to the organisation's strategic plans and objectives. The authors simplify the analysis process and demonstrate that it can be strategic, rewarding, career-enhancing and, even, fun The book is divided into three sections: 1. The Six Windows: a method of looking into the organisation to identify the most pressing and results-oriented learning needs. 2. The 10 Point Training Plan: the document, spreadsheet or wall chart where you can record all your notes from the learning needs investigation and plan for each training course or event. 3. The Tool Box: to help you do a great job at every step of the process.
Download or read book The Training Needs Analysis Pocketbook written by Paul Donovan and published by Pocketbooks. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shockingly, 90 per cent of all training is a waste of time according to one US investigation, either because the training is not transferred into the workplace, or the training design/delivery is poor or the participants are unable/unwilling to learn.
Download or read book Driving Performance through Learning written by Andy Lancaster and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2019-11-03 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIGHLY COMMENDED: Business Book Awards 2020 - HR & Management Category Deliver learning in the flow of work to optimize your L&D activities, improving performance of individuals and the overall business. Learning and Development (L&D) professionals are uniquely placed in an organization to improve both individual employee performance as well as the overall performance of the business. To maximise the impact of learning, activities must be aligned with the goals of the organization and delivered in the flow of work so that performance improvement is continuous. The course can no longer be the default learning option and creative workplace solutions are now vital. Driving Performance through Learning shows L&D professionals how to identify business needs and leverage learning that drives performance improvement to enable an organization to achieve its objectives. Beginning with an exploration of the fast-changing organizational learning landscape Driving Performance through Learning covers everything from how to diagnose needs through performance consulting conversations, using data and metrics and tracking impact to designing agile solutions by leveraging technology, facilitating social collaboration and vibrant learning communities. There is also expert guidance on curating content, embedding coaching, valuing mistakes and adopting a more self-directed learning approach. This book also defines the key characteristics of the new learning organization and the emerging roles of the future-focussed L&D team and whether these new responsibilities should be developed in-house or outsourced. This is an essential handbook for all L&D professionals seeking to transform workplace learning and drive organizational performance.
Download or read book Transfer of Learning Pocketbook written by John Townsend and published by Management Pocketbooks. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transfer of learning is the application, back at work, of knowledge, skills and attitudes obtained in learning situations. The amount of learning that is transferred back to the workplace after a training event is the key measure of the success of that training. There is, after all, no point carrying out the training if nothing changes as a result of it. But the transfer doesn't only depend on how good the training is. A number of key factors have to be in place. In the Transfer of Learning Pocketbook, authors Dr Paul Donovan and John Townsend identify 17 factors that determine whether or not new learning will be transferred and used to improve job performance. After extensive research within the HR community, the factors were identified and then prioritised according to their impact on return on training investment. The book sets out each of the 17 factors in turn before giving the reader 70 specific action tips, grouped into five sections that follow the five stages of the training process. Donovan and Townsend have collaborated on several other Pocketbooks, including the highly-regarded Training Evaluation and Training Needs Analysis.
Download or read book I T Trainer s Pocketbook written by Jooli Atkins and published by Management Pocketbooks. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The I.T. Trainer's Pocketbook explains training needs analysis and how adults learn, including the different learning styles, The IT Trainer's Pocketbook then looks at the vital practical areas of preparation, including what to do when your equipment won't work or when you have too many delegates. There is also advice about how much you need to know before training others (with a formula to help you calculate). Handling difficult participants (e.g. technophobes) and coping with delegates with vastly different skill levels are amongst the classic IT problems the author considers. With plenty of advice on ways to set up the training room, on learner-centred training techniques and on how to introduce creativity and vitality within a potentially static environment, this pocketbook will transform your IT training.
Download or read book Human Resource Development written by Ronan Carbery and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This core textbook on human resource development (HRD) focusses on a topic that has emerged as one of the most dynamic and multifaceted areas of business and management for both academics and practitioners. Providing an engaging and succinct discussion of the topic, this textbook tackles HRD from a basic introductory level, covering the major areas of HRD, including strategic HRD, the interaction between leadership, talent management and HRD, and HRD in large and small enterprises. With a unique blend of theory and practice, alongside innovative learning tools such as videos and active case studies, this text will help students to succeed in their HRD courses and to develop important practical skills for their future career. This is the perfect textbook for first and second year undergraduate students, as well as for post-experience students, studying introductory modules on Human Resource Development, Training and Development, or Learning and Development.
Download or read book Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace written by Kathy Beevers and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2019-11-03 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace is the ideal textbook for anyone studying CIPD L&D qualifications and apprenticeships at Level 3 or Level 5, as well as for practitioners new to an L&D role. This book covers what is required of an L&D professional and how to meet and exceed these expectations, how to align L&D activity with organisational strategy and, crucially, how to identify learning needs and design effective L&D practice. This new edition of Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace has been fully updated, reflecting the new CIPD Profession Map, and now has dedicated chapters on the different approaches to learning delivery, including face-to-face training and facilitation, technology-based learning, coaching, mentoring and social and collaborative learning. There is also expert guidance on learner engagement including insights from neuroscience and psychology, as well as advice on evaluating the impact of L&D. With case studies, activities and examples throughout, this new edition is an indispensable guide for students and new practitioners alike. Online supporting resources include lecture slides, annotated web links and self-test questions.
Download or read book 101 Learning and Development Tools written by Kenneth Fee and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2011-09-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 101 Learning and Development Tools is your practical guide to all the most up-to-date training techniques, organized around the classic learning and development cycle. Whether you need a quick, ready solution or some guidance on where to go for in-depth information, this is your essential reference guide. It picks up from where you are in the process of managing learning, and helps you place it in a broader context. Each chapter is a mini guide to each tool with: a description of the tool analysis resources needed cost implications cross-references to help you identify alternative or related tools for further study or investigation 101 Learning and Development Tools is the indispensable, all-in-one-volume reference book for both professionals in the field and students learning about the subject.
Download or read book Training Evaluation Pocketbook written by Paul Donovan and published by Management Pocketbooks. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2nd edition of the Training Evaluation Pocketbook explains - succinctly, visually and with abundant informative examples - how to measure training results. In order to 'demystify' the process of evaluating training events, the pocketbook identifies nine possible outcomes to measure: reaction to training, satisfaction with the way training was organised, knowledge acquisition, skills improvement, attitude shift, behaviour change, organisational results, return on investment and psychological capital. The book's authors are Paul Donovan and John Townsend who have also jointly written three other titles in the Pocketbook Series, namely: Facilitator's, Training Needs Analysis and Transfer of Learning.
Download or read book Webinars Pocketbook written by Stella Collins and published by Pocketbooks. This book was released on 2015-06-10 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engaging your audience and holding their attention is the principal focus of the Webinars Pocketbook. It will show you how to design, set-up and deliver internet-based meetings, presentations and training workshops that harness technology for maximum impact and effectiveness. The pocketbook begins by describing the different webinar tools available – such as web cams, polls, messaging windows, whiteboards and breakout rooms – and how and when they can be employed to your advantage. It then goes on to explain how you need to adapt your communication style and method of delivery to suit the virtual environment, including making good use of attractive visuals to support your message. An explanation of how to gain participant buy-in, several case studies, a troubleshooting section (problems and solutions) and the authors’ top 21 tips for successful webinars end the pocketbook on a practical note. Virtually the best advice there is!
Download or read book Trainer s Pocketbook written by John Townsend and published by Management Pocketbooks. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Trainer's Pocketbook - the title that launched Management Pocketbooks and with worldwide sales approaching 100,000 copies! - has been fully updated and is now available in its 11th edition. This best-seller takes a succinct, practical approach to all aspects of structuring and delivering a training course or workshop. It covers learning theory, learning environment, techniques for opening and closing the session, the right equipment and how to use it, preparation, delivery and group activities. Author John Townsend writes: "This new edition has been totally revised in light of the advances in training technology, especially in the audio-visual field, but retains all the still-valid classics that have made it a favourite with trainers all over the world for so many years. And in comes lots of fun interactive stuff you can do on the web in front of the class - dreams come true for veteran trainers like me!" "As always, this new edition of the Trainer's Pocketbook is a must-have resource for any traner. The new additions are insightful and complete an already indispensable guide to training practice. I love it!" Fabbio Grassi, Executtive Learning Director, IMI, Ireland
Download or read book Trainers pocketbook written by John Townsend and published by Pocketbooks. This book was released on 2018-06-07 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pocketful of tips and techniques for trainers, teachers, instructors and group leaders
Download or read book Meetings Pocketbook written by Patrick Forsyth and published by Pocketbooks. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Meetings Pocketbook reveals all the do's and don't's needed to make meetings successful. Updated and now in its 3rd edition, this popular pocketbook covers advance preparation, chairing, controlling discussions, effective participation and use of minutes. Essential reading for both organisers and participants. 'Don't arrange or attend another meeting without reading it', recommended one reader. A 'straightforward reminder of the rules' said another.
Download or read book Resilience Pocketbook written by Janine Waldman and published by Pocketbooks. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resilience is about an individual's readiness to meet the world in a resourceful state. It means being equipped to deal calmly and confidently with challenging circumstances while being able to bounce back or recover quickly from setbacks. With improved resilience comes less stress, less stress-related illness and, ultimately, better performance – and that's good news, not just for the person concerned but for the organisation as a whole. The Resilience Pocketbook is packed with coping strategies, tools and tips to show people how to draw out, strengthen and put into practice their inbuilt resources. It includes a questionnaire to identify strengths and weaknesses, and there is a section on building resilience within teams – invaluable advice for team leaders, HR/OD practitioners and trainers.
Download or read book Teamworking Pocketbook written by Ian Fleming and published by Pocketbooks. This book was released on 2016-12-07 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Teamworking Pocketbook has long been at the heart of the successful Management Pocketbooks Series. Now in its third edition, this popular title looks at the differences between groups and teams and between teambuilding and teamworking, the types of problems preventing teams from being effective, and offers plenty of practical advice for countering such difficulties. Leadership, conflict management and understanding group behaviour are among the many subjects covered in this illustrated 'hands-on' guide.Also available in the series: Teambuilding Activities Pocketbook, Team Coaching Pocketbook
Download or read book Networking Pocketbook written by Jon Warner and published by Management Pocketbooks. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone you might want to contact in the world is only 5-6 people-contacts away from you, maintains Jon Warner in the Networking Pocketbook. He sees networking as a major social and life skill that can benefit both our working and personal life. The Networking Pocketbook details the four basic steps that lead to effective networking relationships, the so-called LINK: Learning (about needs, ours and other people's) Investing (making strong contacts) Nurturing (achieving a deeper relationship) Keeping (maintaining the momentum) As the author leads readers through these four basic steps he progressively describes the seven key competencies needed for effective networking. These competencies relate to temperament/disposition, strategic planning, organisation, nurturing, communications, socialising and persistence.
