The Trainer's Handbook: The AMA Guide to Effective Training
Training today has become as diverse as the rapidly changing workplace it serves. For trainers faced...
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Training today has become as diverse as the rapidly changing workplace it serves. For trainers faced with ever-increasing challenges and opportunities, there is no better reference guide than the second edition of The Trainer's Handbook.An all-in-one guide from training expert Garry Mitchell, this classic problemsolver covers every aspect of training, beginning with the nature of training, moving on to planning and preparing for training, and finally to managing the training function. Use this quick desktop reference to help you solve specific training problems; fully understand the objectives and structure of training; prepare a needs analysis to determine the size and scope of a proposed training program; write training programs, prepare the physical environment, and carry out the actual training; make the best use of technology; evaluate training effectiveness; and market the training function throughout your organization.Updated throughout, this second edition of The Trainer's Handbook contains three new chapters dealing with important current training issues: Computer-Based Training and Interactive Videodisc Instruction; Special Problems in Training - including the lack of basic workplace skills; and Issues in Training - a discussion of the changing workforce, the growth of technology, "soft" vs. "skills" training, and the outlook for the training profession.A personal resource for trainers at every level, The Trainer's Handbook is comprehensive without being overwhelming. You'll find a variety of side bars, lists, illustrations, and summaries to help you locate and absorb the information you need. Whether you're looking for a way to refresh old skills, increase your knowledge, address a specific situation, or get a full-scale training program under way, use The Trainer's Handbook for practical solutions to your training questions.
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