What Smart Trainers Know
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. How can you find the help you need to develop a working
knowledge of themost pertinent HRD topics?
Written by highly regarded
experts in the field including Zone 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 subjectsof assessment,
evaluation, and employee and organization 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 gomes and activities, self-directed learning, and distance
learning. You'll learn about 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
managers and 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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