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Summary
Summary
This highly accessible, comprehensive resource shares the passions and key lessons from an all-star cast of respected training professionals. The authors covers a range of training topics, from designing, writing, delivering, measuring, and managing training to developing business acumen. They have divided the book into five sections (Designing Training, Delivering Training, Workforce Performance and Learning, Measurement and Evaluation, and Professional Development), including over 60 articles as well as additional resources on a special Web site; helpful checklists, case studies, and assessments throughout; and an easily customizable CD. The Trainer's Portable Mentor is ideal for anyone new to the field of training and development as well as veterans looking for succinct practical nuggets they can put to use right away.
Author Notes
Terrence L. Gargiulo is president of MAKINGSTORIES.net and an international speaker, author, organizational development consultant, and group process facilitator. He is the author of books including Building Business Acumen for Trainers and Once Upon a Time: Using Story-Based Activities to Develop Breakthrough Communication Skills from Pfeiffer.
Ajay M. Pangarkar?is president of CentralKnowledge and a founding member and chair of the Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD), Quebec chapter.
Teresa Kirkwood,?a founding partner of CentralKnowledge, brings over 18 years of industry and training experience and is recognized for her experience in helping companies implement training evaluation and ROI strategies.
Table of Contents
| Website Contents |
| Introduction |
| Section 1 Designing Training |
| Introduction to Section 1: Designing Training |
| Article 1 Avoiding Biased Questions for Training Needs AssessmentsGrace Ann Rosile, Ph.D. |
| Article 2 Taxonomy of Learning DesignsDavid D. Weiss and Ph.tD. |
| Article 3 Designing Instructional Strategies: A Cognitive PerspectiveKenneth H. Silber, Ph.D. and Wellesley R. Foshay, Ph.D., CPT |
| Article 4 Don't Be an Order TakerJane Bozarth |
| Article 5 Never Lose Sight of Your AudienceJean Marrapodi |
| Article 6 If You Don't Know Where You Are Going, You Will Probably End Up Somewhere ElseToni Hodges DeTuncq |
| Article 7 ISD-Faster, Better, EasierDaryl L. Sink, Ed.D. |
| Article 8 Front-End Analysis, Implementation Planning, and Evaluation: Escaping the Pamela SyndromeHarold D. Stolovitch |
| Article 9 Creativity, Emergence, and Designing the Learning ExperienceS Peter and C. Honebein, Ph.D. |
| Article 10 Creating Sacred SpaceMichael Milano |
| Article 11 e-Learning Content-Sorting Through the Tonnage: A Quick Anatomy Lesson for Those on the "Buy" SideSteve D. Bordonaro and Frank P. Bordonaro |
| Article 12 Blended Learning Strategies for Knowledge Workers That WorkDeborah Stone and Steve Villachica, Ph.D. and John Endicott |
| Article 13 Confessions of a Gamer: I See camesSteve Sugar |
| Conclusion to Section 1 |
| Section 2 Delivering Training |
| Introduction to Section 2: Delivering Training |
| Article 14 Make Adult Learning Come to LifeJean Barbazette |
| Article 15 Making Workshops Work: Lessons from an Old ProHal Kane, Ph.D. |
| Article 16 Incredible CredibilityTerrence L. Gargiulo |
| Article 17 Enlarge the Pool of Participant at the Beginning of Any Training EventMel Silberman |
| Article 18 How Learners Are MotivatedMatthew S. Richter |
| Article 19 Applying Self-Determination to TrainingMatthew S. Richter |
| Article 20 The Best Training I Never DidGlenn Smeaton |
| Article 21 Some Basics from a Couple of Training Pros: Training Is More Than What You SayTerrence L. Gargiulo and Robb Murray |
| Article 22 The Synergy of Co-Facilitation: Creating Powerful Learning ExperiencesDr. Vince Molinaro |
| Article 23 Learnertainmenta"[$$$]Lenn Millbower |
| Article 24 Seven Strategies on How to Use Stories to Increase Learning and Facilitate TrainingTerrence L. Gargiulo |
| Article 25 Dealing with Difficult Issues in TrainingTerrence L. Gargiulo |
| Conclusion to Section 2 |
| Section 3 Workforce Performance and Learning |
| Introduction to Section 3: Workforce Performance and Learning |
| Article 26 Capturing Learning Opportunities Within Your OrganizationAjay M. Pangarkar and Teresa Kirkwood |
| Article 27 New Accountabilities: Non-Financial Measures of PerformanceAjay M. Pangarkar and Teresa Kirkwood |
| Article 28 Discovery Learning: The Driving Force Behind Achieving Real Organizational ChangeCatherine J. Rezak |
| Article 29 The Integrated Approach to Leadership DevelopmentDr.Vince Molinaro and Dr. David Weiss |
| Article 30 Independent Means: Taking Control of Internal Knowledge and Minimizing Dependency on External ExpertiseAjay M. Pangarkar and Teresa Kirkwood |
| Article 31 Return on Intelligence: The New ROIAnn Herrmann-Nehdi |
| Article 32 Turnover-Slaying the Monster One Touch at a TimeDr. Frank P. Bordonaro |
| Article 33 Creating Credibility with Senior Management: A Simple Approach for Connecting Training to the BusinessTimothy P. Mooney a |
