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Learning Paths
Increase Profits by Reducing the Time It Takes Employees to Get Up-to-Speed
"This is the first real critical look at training that I have seen in 20 years. Every HR leader needs to read this book." "If you want to make your strategy work, this is the formula for success. The process, systems and tools are practical and effective." "As an educator for the last 30 years, I was really impressed. Very innovative! I can’t wait to share it with the CEOs on our foundation board." "I've already started using many of the strategies in this book with my clients. It's a great methodology for any OD consultant."
--Allan H. Kennel, senior vice president of human resources, retired, GE
--Edward Robbins, director of performance learning, Ceridian-Lifeworks Services
--Nick Maras, vice president of institutional advancement, Century College
--James Lynn, organizational psychologist, Lynn & Associates
Jim Williams (Author), Steve Rosenbaum (Author)
9781118673720, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 26 February 2013
322 pages
25.4 x 17.8 x 1.7 cm, 0.562 kg
"Learning Paths hits the bulls eye to become more accountable in the companies we work in." (OD/Leadership Network News; 1/3/2005)
Learning Paths is a down-to-earth practical resource that is filled with illustrative examples, methods, techniques, strategies, processes, and tools for making company-wide, real-time training possible. Created to be flexible, the Learning Path approach can be customized to fit your organization no matter what its type or size. Learning Paths is divided into three sections: The Learning Path Methodology: Walks the reader through the major steps and strategies needed for building Learning Paths. Doing the Right Training: Offers a wide-range of strategies, methods and techniques that can be targeted to the training within a Learning Path and tied to an organization’s particular business needs. Do the Training Right: Shows how to ensure the training within a Learning Path is delivered in the most cost-effective manner and introduces methods for structuring training so that it transfers to the job easily and effectively.
Contents of the CD-ROM xiii Foreword xvii Acknowledgments xxi Introduction 1 Part I The Learning Path Methodology 7 Chapter 1 From Graduation Day to Independence Day 11 Chapter 2 Getting Started 27 Chapter 3 Measuring Time to Chapter 4 Mapping Learning Paths 57 Chapter 5 Finding Quick Hits 73 Chapter 6 Accelerating Learning Paths 89 Chapter 7 Transition and Maintenance 111 Chapter 8 Managing Learning Path Projects 123 Part II Doing the "Right Training" 145 Chapter 9 Building Proficiency Models 147 Chapter 10 Developing Top Performers 157 Chapter 11 Connecting to Business Needs 169 Chapter 12 Capturing Content 187 Presentations 188 Part III Doing the "Training Right" 197 Chapter 13 Selecting Training Methods 199 Chapter 14 Establishing Managers as Coaches 209 Chapter 15 Building Directed Self-Study 221 Chapter 16 Creating the New Classroom Experience 231 Introductions 233 Team Building 234 Practice Activities 235 Real Situations 237 Games 237 Compliance 237 Follow-Up 239 Summary 239 A Final Note 241 Frequently Asked Questions 245 Tool Kit 251 Resources 271 Index 279 About the Authors 285 How to Use the CD-ROM 287 Pfeiffer Publications Guide 289
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
