What Smart Trainers Know: The Secrets of Success from the World's Foremost Experts Paperback - 2001

First line

In the 1990s, many training functions shifted for a focus on training to one on performance improvement.

From the rear cover

In this one-stop compilation of the topics most important to training and development professionals, a wide range of leaders in human resource development share their suggestions, insights, and expertise. In thirty-five mini-chapters, What Smart Trainers Know targets the issues pertinent to both new and seasoned practitioners and offers fast and easy access to the basic information they need. Emphasizing practical applications of theory, this collection covers all the basic needs of HRD practitioners in five key categories: strategic training and development, employee and organizational development, assessment and evaluation, training and development design, and training and development methods. "What Smart Trainers Know provides a wealth of critical and practical references from some of the most acclaimed thought leaders in the HRD profession. Lorraine L. Ukens' book will provide all trainers with a 'one-stop' resource for expanding their expertise." --Richard Chang, CEO, Richard Chang Associates, and author, The Passion Plan and Performance Scorecards "Whether you're new to training or a seasoned pro, looking for theory or practical application or needing to be revitalized or reconfirmed, What Smart Trainers Know has been written by the best-of-the-best to deliver what you need." --Elaine Biech, ebb associates inc., and author, The Business of Consulting

From the jacket flap

The field of human resource development (HRD) is multidisciplinary. If practitioners are to succeed, they must have a working knowledge of a variety of topics. However, most trainers have expertise in specific subject matter and many of the professionals currently performing training and development functions do not have formal preparation to meet the complex demands of the profession. The question is how can trainers find the help they need to develop a working knowledge of the most pertinent HRD topics? Written by highly regarded experts in the field?including Zane L. Berge, Jay A. Conger, Robert Hargrove, James M. Kouzes, Julie O'Mara, Barry Z. Posner, Fran Rees, William J. Rothwell, and Edgar H. Schein?What Smart Trainers Know offers you a comprehensive guide to the HRD profession's most critical issues. In thirty-five mini-chapters (each of which can be read in approximately fifteen minutes) the book provides a handy resource for new practitioners who want to develop a broad working knowledge of the field. The book also offers seasoned professionals the opportunity to examine the latest thinking from a wide range of noted experts. The user-friendly chapters translate important theoretical research into practical applications for the workplace and cover the essential subjects of assessment, evaluation, and employee and organizational development. Within these pages, the authors examine aspects of the training and development field such as instructional design, learning styles, and the role of motivation. They offer you specific advice on training methods such as games and activities, self-directed learning, and distance learning. The book looks at the emerging trends driving the future of HRD, such as the effect of the Internet. In addition, every chapter has a recommended further reading resource to assist you in locating more information on a topic. Sure to become a well-thumbed resource in your library, What Smart Trainers Know is an invaluable development tool for HRD professionals at all levels. The Editor Lorraine L. Ukens is the owner of Team-ing with Success, a training and consulting firm that provides assessment, training, and evaluation services to businesses and government organizations. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Towson University in Maryland and the author of several training books and games, including Energize Your Audience! (Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer, 2000).

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• Reference and Research Bk News, 11/01/2001, Page 109