{"product_id":"the-training-managers-quick-tip-sourcebook-surefire-tools-tactics-and-strategies-to-solve-common-training-challenges-hardback-9780787962524","title":"The Training Manager's Quick-Tip Sourcebook; Surefire Tools, Tactics, and Strategies to Solve Common Training Challenges (Hardback) 9780787962524","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Training Manager's Quick-Tip Sourcebook\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eSurefire Tools, Tactics, and Strategies to Solve Common Training Challenges\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A superb resource for trainers and training managers who are looking for inspiration and ideas to give their training programs a real shot in the arm. The place to go to recharge your battery when you're stuck, but don't have time to read a training tome.\" -- Laura Pyle, president, JWM Convergence Group\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This is an essential resource book for executives and line managers as well as trainers. It's a clear, compelling set of formulas for getting high performance business results from training programs.\" -- Julian Moody, founding partner, Orion West\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This book is clear, well-written, and full of practical ideas and real-world examples. The section that tells the trainer how to tie training activities to the company's value chain is worth the price of the book. I was particularly impressed by the discussion of pre-employment training. This is a little-used but very valuable strategy that benefits both the employer and the employee.\" -- Tom Cody, director of human resource development, San Antonio Community Hospital\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSusan C. Patterson (Author),  (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787962524, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 7 January 2003\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e296 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.7 x 18.5 x 2.8 cm, 0.789 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"This is definitely a book you want to add to your reference library.\" (\u003ci\u003eIACET\u003c\/i\u003e, February 9, 2003)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe Training Manager's Quick-Tip Sourcebook is a comprehensive guide that distills the best thinking and planning from experts in the field of training and development. This handy resource offers you proven solutions to a variety of training challenges, including quick steps for taking the pulse of your training programs, analyzing training costs, and identifying return on investment pitfalls. In addition, the book contains easy-to-use tools and strategies that tell you how to\u003cbr\u003e * Build a solid training business plan\u003cbr\u003e * Sell your training plan to management\u003cbr\u003e * Conduct a quick and accurate needs assessment\u003cbr\u003e * Compute training costs and ROI\u003cbr\u003e * Understand and use e-learning in the most appropriate way\u003cbr\u003e * Translate training into performance improvement\u003cbr\u003e * Expand your training department's reach in thoughtful and innovative ways\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of Tables, Exhibits, and Figures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1. Planning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Developing Your Vision Statement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Building Credibility.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Five-Step Business Plan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What's Your Budget for That?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How to Build a Business Case for e-Learning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How to Develop a Training RFP.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2. Diagnosis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What Methods, When.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Quick, Consultative Approach to Needs Assessment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What If the Problem Isn't You?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Taking the \"Pulse\" of Your Training Programs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How to Use Research to Avoid \"Snake Oil\" Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3. Selling Your Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Seven-Step Process for Selling Your Training Programs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Getting Management Off the Bench.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Three Steps to Take Training from the Periphery to Business Partner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4. The True Costs of Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glen Head's Thirteen Steps to Analyzing Student Training Costs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Five Most Effective Training Cost-Control Strategies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5. Training Return on Investment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e True ROI: Going Beyond Smile Sheets.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Five-Step ROI Process.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Three ROI Pitfalls.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Comparing the ROI of Classroom Versus Online Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Measuring the \"Soft\" Results of Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Measuring the ROI of Management Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6. E-Learning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Three Criteria That Will Tell You When e-Learning Will Work.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Five Things to Consider Before You Consider e-Learning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How to Get Support from Your IT Department.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How to Assess the Cost of e-Learning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use the Distance Learners' Bill of Rights to Make Learners \"Stick\".\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Tips to Ensure e-Learning Transfer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What's an LMS, and Do You Need One?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Studies of Successful e-Learning Initiatives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7. Performance Improvement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Five Principles of Successful Human Performance Technology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Gloria Gery's \"TurboTax\" Model for Performance Improvement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Best Practices in Performance Improvement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Performance Support in Practice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8. Expanding Your Reach.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Training and Knowledge Management.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Should You Join a Training Consortium?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Coaching and Mentoring.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What If You Train People Before You Hire Them?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How to Do Your Training on Someone Else's Dollar.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9. Training That Means Business.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e New-Hire Orientation-Your First Shot at Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Training as a Recruitment Tool.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Training's Role in Employee Development.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Training's Role in Preventing Employment Litigation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Diversity Training as a Competitive Strategy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How to Evaluate Online Safety Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Measuring the Effectiveness of Violence Prevention Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How to Avoid Discrimination in Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10. Five Strategies for Running a Small Training Department (Carol P. McCoy).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Establish Credibility and Build Support for Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Determine Priority Training Needs and Focus Training on High-Impact Areas.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Determine the Best Resource Strategy and Manage Resources Wisely.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Develop the Right Skills to Manage a Small Training Department.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Avoid Common Pitfalls.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Summary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e About the Authors.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Pfeiffer","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52410671890712,"sku":"9780787962524","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787962524.jpg?v=1784247801","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-training-managers-quick-tip-sourcebook-surefire-tools-tactics-and-strategies-to-solve-common-training-challenges-hardback-9780787962524","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}