The 2002 Training and
Performance Sourcebook
By MEL SILBERMAN
INTRODUCTION
The 2002 Training and Performance Sourcebook features dozens of up-to-date training and
performance tools and work sheets that have a direct application to the daily work of
trainers, facilitators, and human resources professionals. Each of the experiential
training activities, questionnaires, job aids, and other reproducible resources can be
either photocopied or downloaded from the Weband customized to fit the needs of any
trainer's audience.
Downloadable, Customizable
Tools and Techniques from Leading Trainers
The 2002 edition of the
Training and Performance Sourcebook, edited by training guru Dr. Mel Silberman, presents
the time-saving techniques and practical expertise of today's best trainers and
consultants. In this one comprehensive book, you will find all the tools you need in such
important areas as e-Learning, Presentation Techniques, Active Training, Communication
Skills, and Training Evaluation. Tools in the Sourcebook are organized into four
categories:
- Training
activities and group learning exercises
- Assessment
instruments
- Helpful
handouts
- Practical
guides to understanding and implementing important training and performance trends
Prepared and field-tested by
experts, these downloadable, customizable tools will enable you to implement the most
up-to-date training programs for your clients.
Contents:
Training and Performance
Activities
- Role
Reversal: A Magical Opening
Dave Arch
- Draw
Your Watch: A Great Training Opener
Rich Meiss
- To
Tell or Not To Tell: An Exercise About Withholding Feedback
Mel Silberman
Freda Hansburg
- The
Balancing Act: An Activity for Creating Work-Life Balance Karen Lawson
- A
Sticky Situation: A Communication Activity
Michelle Donovan
- Make
a Memory Mindmap: A Method for Reviewing
Carolyn Balling
- But
vs. And: An Activity on the Value of "yes"
Kat Koppett
- One
Word at a Time: A Storytelling Game for Web Conferences and Onlline Collaboration Sessions
Allain Rostain
- Collaborative
Reading: Distilling and Applying Key Points
Dianne Hofner Saphiere
- Give'em
Enough Rope: Three Approaches to Coaching
Bill Matthews
- Effective
Customer Service: Two Case Studies
Donna Goldstein
- Hangman:
A Fun Way to Introduce Employment Law
Doris Sims
- In
a Word - A Simple Strategy for Summarizing Course Material
Carolyn Balling
ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS
- Is
Your Distance Education Going to Accomplish Useful Results?
Ryan Watkins
Roger Kaufman
- Is
Your Training Participant Centered or Leader Centered?
Peter Garber
- Are
You Really Open Minded?
Marlene Caroselli
- Do
You Need to Conduct a Level 3 Evaluation?
Susan Barksdale
Teri Lund
- What
Is Your Personal Values Profile?
Rich Meiss
- How
Do We Compare with the People We Find Difficult?
Mel Silberman
Freda Hansburg
Are You a Match for the
Consulting Profession?
Elaine Biech
HELPFUL HANDOUTS
- 17
Ways to Get People Actively Involved in Learning
Dave Meir
- Ten
Tips for Designing Effective E-Learning Instruction
Shirley Copeland
- 7
Ways to Cut the Fat Out of Training Programs
Carolyn Balling
- Tips
for Teaching More in Less Time
Susan Boyd
- 10
Mobile Technologies for Training and Performance Improvement
Diane Gayeski
Evan Williams
- Evaluating
Training Vendors and Products
Nina Adams
- Tips
for Getting Organized for Your Next Presentation
Nichola Gutgold
- 10
Tips for Web Conferencing
Susan Boyd
PRACTICAL GUIDES
- How
to Use Quantitative Measurement to Demonstrate Results of Training Interventions
Sharon Wagner
Chris Hammond
Nichelle Martin
- How
to Identify Your E-Learning Strategy
Susan Barksdale
Teri Lund
- How
to Influence with Integrity
Marlene Caroselli
- How
to Cross the Chasm From Classroom to On-line Learning
Susan Boyd
- How
to Construct a Train the Trainer Curriculum
Michelle Donovan
- How
to Decide Which Technical Approaches to Interactive Web-Based Training Are Best for You
Brian Pomeroy
- How
To Energize Your Leadership
Robert Preziosi
- How
to Develop a Training Plan
Jean Barbazette
- How
to Select Training to Deliver E-Learning
Brooke Broadbent
- How
to Create E Learning Programs
Kimberly Ishoy
James Moshinskie
- How
to Accelerate the Learning Curve
William Harrington
Robert Preziosi
- How
to Develop An Active Online Interaction For Learning
Chih-Hsiung Tu
Mike Corry
How to De-Stress the
Workplace
Pat Philips
Each of the 40 new
ready-to-copy tools inside was created by top-name trainers and consultants:
Nina Adams
Dave Arch
Carolyn Balling
Jean Barbazette
Susan Barksdale
Elaine Biech
Susan Boyd
Brooke Broadbent
Marlene Caroselli
Shirley Copeland
Mike Corry
Michelle R. Donovan
Peter Garber
Diane Gayeski
Donna Goldstein
Nichola Gutgold
Chris Hammond
Freda Hansburg
William Harrington
Dianne Hofner Saphiere
Kimberly C. Ishoy
Roger Kaufman
Kat Koppett
Karen Lawson
Teri Lund
Nichelle Martin
Bill Matthews
Dave Meier
Rich Meiss
Dr. James F. Moshinskie
Pat Philips
Brian Pomeroy
Robert Preziosi
Alain Rostain
Mel Silberman
Doris Sims
Sharon Wagner
Ryan Watkins
Evan Williams
Chih-Hsiung Tu
About the Editor
Dr. Mel Silberman is a
best-selling author and editor of training and development books. A professor of adult and
organizational development at Temple University, he specializes in training design and
team facilitation. Dr. Silberman's most recent book is The Consultant's Tool Kit. He has
conducted training programs for hundreds of corporate, governmental, educational, and
human-service organizations, and is a popular presenter at training conferences
