Training & Development For Dummies

Learn to:

Develop a strong training and development program Integrate social media and m–learning into T&D Embrace new talent development roles

Build a training program that boosts employee performance

Want to make your staff not only more productive, but also more satisfied with their jobs? A top–flight training and development program enhances performance, and this book gives you the tools to design one and implement it. Use classroom, virtual, and blended learning, explore m–learning and MOOCs, align talent with the company′s needs, and more!

Explore assessment take stock of your experience and talents as a trainer and learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your learners Program perfection find out how to determine the skills most vital to your business and design a program that provides appropriate training and development Build better employees see how targeted development programs can improve employee productivity, quality, job satisfaction, and loyalty Deliver differently explore methods of social learning, m–learning, MOOCs, self–directed and informal learning, as well as traditional settings Invest for success learn how training and development programs help reduce costs and offer a high return on investment

Open the book and find:

Bits of wisdom from numerous training experts Checklists to determine your training skills Basic principles of adult learning theory Practical advice on setting up a program Tips for improving your training techniques The talent development model Why a safe, comfortable environment matters Information about trainer certification

Elaine Biech has been in the training and consulting field for over a quarter of a century. She is President of ebb associates inc, an organizational development and custom training design firm that helps organizations work through large–scale change, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal.