You Developed It: Can Your Training Programs Survive the Reality Test?

By Edward W. Jones

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874252520
• ISBN13: 9780874252521
• Release Date: February 1995
• Publisher: Human Resource Development Pr
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 6.3"

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Transfer of Training critical to training success

This book takes the reader on a journey to discover how Training adds "value" in the business environment. Learning about the "Training, Education" and Developmental Process" helps the reader understand how "Building Value into Training" is essential to training dollar ROI. The role of the training event is discussed in detail. Original research by the author is then presented in detail as "Enabling and Disabling" Intervening variables are discussed. These help the reader understand what enables and prevents "transfer of training", critical to utilization of skills learned in training "on the job". Solid solutions that "work" in the business environment are then revealed in "Detecting the Damage: Evaluation" and "Repairing the Damage". Finally, a complete, detailed "Action Plan for Leaders" is presented - giving the reader tools to operationalize the concepts presented in the book. This book is a "must read" for training professionals and business leaders who want to get the most from their training $$$$ . Other books that have information about Transfer of Training that are worth reading include: Building High Performance: Tools and Techniques for Training and Learning; In Action : Transferring Learning to the Workplace (In Action Series); Transfer of Training: Action-Packed Strategies to Ensure High Payoff from Training Investments; Beyond Transfer of Training: Engaging Systems to Improve Performance