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Instant case studies : how to design, adapt, and use case studies in training
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Publication Information:
San Francisco, Calif. : Pfeiffer, 2004
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1 CD-ROM ; 12 cm
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9780787968854
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Also available in printed version : LB1029.C37 B37 2004

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If you want to: improve learning retention create discovery learning make training interactive increase participation, and make training fun...

...this book is for you! In this easy-to-use resource, author and training expert Jean Barbazette gives you 71 case studies to use instantly or modify to meet your specific learning needs. She defines the five types of case studies and their different purposes, shows the benefits of using case studies, and offers clear-cut suggestions for writing your own original case studies or customizing existing case studies. Barbazette also offers step-by-step instructions for processing each case study to maximizing the potential for learning. In addition, all of the 71 case studies and discussion questions in the second half of this book are contained on the book's companion CD-ROM for your use. Answers to all case study questions are provided in the book.


Author Notes

Jean Barbazette is the president of The Training Clinic, a training consulting firm, and author of Successful New Employee Orientation, Second Edition, from Pfeiffer, and The Trainer's Support Handbook.


Table of Contents

List of Case Studies
Key Terms for five types of case studies
List of case studies by title
Introduction
Purpose
Audience
Product description
Explanation of the five-step adult learning model
Part 1 Develop, Adapt, and Use Case Studies
Introduction to Part 1
Chapter 1 Case study uses and benefits
What is a case study?
Why use case studies?
What are the benefits of using case studies?
Cautions
Examples of the five types of case studies
1 Identification
2 Problem Solving
3 Practice
4 Application
5 Serial
Summary
Chapter 2 How to write a case study
Where do case studies fit in workshop design?
How do you develop a case study?
How to overcome problems in developing case studies
Templates: Case Study Checklist
Case Study Critique Sheet
Customize a Case Study Worksheet
Sample questions for the five types of case studies
Facilitator processing questions to promote learning
Summary
Chapter 3 How to facilitate a case study
Using your case studies in Training
Five steps of adult learning
Facilitator processing questions
Using basic facilitation techniques
Summary
Part 2 Case Study Exercises
Introduction to Part 2
Each chapter in Part 2 offers five types of case studies for twelve workshops available on CD
Suggestions to use each case study are given, including discussion questions and suggested answers to case study questions
Facilitator processing questions and suggested answers to facilitator processing questions help you use these 71 cases instantly
Case Study Topics by Chapter Number
Chapter 4 Adult Learning Case Studies
Adult Learning Identification Case Study
6 Adult Learning Problem Solving Case Study
7 Adult Learning Practice Case Study
8 Adult Learning Application Case Study 9
Chapter 5 Assertion Case Studies
Assertion Identification Case Study
10 Assertion Problem Solving Case Study
11 Assertion Practice Case Studies 12 and
13 Assertion Application Case Studies 14, 15
16 Assertion Serial Case Study 17
Chapter 6 Change Management
Change Management Identification Case Studies 18 and
19 Change Management Problem Solving Case Study
20 Change Management Practice Case Studies 21 and
22 Change Management Application Case Study 23
Chapter 7 Coaching and Mentoring
Coaching and Mentoring Identification Case Study
24 Coaching and Mentoring Problem Solving Case Study
25 Coaching and Mentoring Practice Case Study
26 Coaching and Mentoring Application Case Study 27
Chapter 8 Customer Service
Customer Service Identification Case Study
28 Customer Service Problem Solving Case Study
29 Customer Service Practice Case Study
30 Customer Service Application Case Study
31 Customer Service Serial Case Study 32
Chapter 9 Diversity
Diversity Identification Case Study
33 Diversity Problem Solving Case Study
34 Diversity Practice Case Study
35 Diversity Application Case Study 36
Chapter 10 Effective Business Writing
Effective Writing Identification Case Study
37 Effective Writing Problem Solving Case Study
38 Effective Writing Practice Case Study
39 Effective Writing Application Case Study
40 Effective Writing Serial Case Study 41
Chapter 11 Facilitation
Facilitation Identification Case Study
42 Facilitation Problem Solving Case Study
43 Facilitation Practice Case Studies 44, 45, and 46. F