{"product_id":"the-trainers-handbook-isbn-9781118933138","title":"The Trainer's Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eA ready-to-use toolkit for delivering high-value training in any scenario\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Trainer's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive manual for designing, developing, and delivering effective and engaging training. Based on the feedback of workshop participants, readers, and instructors, this new third edition has been expanded to provide guidance toward new technologies, leadership training, distance learning, blended learning, and other increasingly common issues, with new case studies for each chapter. A systematic approach to training breaks the book into five parts that separately target analysis, design, development, delivery, and evaluation, giving you a comprehensive reference designed for quick look-up and easy navigation. New inventories, worksheets, job aids, checklists, activities, samples, and templates help you bring new ideas into the classroom, and updated instructor guide help you seamlessly integrate new and established methods and techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraining is increasingly expanding beyond the traditional instructor-led classroom; courses may now be delivered online or offsite, may be asynchronous and self-led, and may be delivered to individuals, small groups, or entire organizations. This book gives you a one-stop reference and toolkit to help you provide more effective training, regardless of class size, structure, subject, or objective. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore new training styles adapted to different learning styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign specialized instructional plans for groups, distance learning, and active training\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlend creativity, logic and design principles to create more effective visuals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop strategies for training leaders, training across cultures, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffective training means delivering useful information in a way that's accessible, approachable, understandable, and memorable. \u003ci\u003eThe Trainer's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the knowledge and framework you need to provide a high-value experience in any training scenario. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Tables, Exhibits, and Figures vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Training Fundamentals 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Assessing Needs 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Needs Assessment 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeeds-Assessment Process 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Conduct a Needs Assessment 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping an Action Plan 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Participants’ Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Understanding Adult Learners 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAndragogical versus Pedagogical Model 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow and Why People Learn 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Styles 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication of Learning Principles 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Training Styles 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrainer Characteristics and Competencies 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Style 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearner-Centered versus Information-Centered 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Elements of a Trainer’s Style 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Understanding Today’s Learner 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Changing Training Environment 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Awareness 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiversity Issues 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Writing Instructional Objectives 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are Learning Objectives? 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Learning Objectives 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Writing an Instructional Plan 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstructional Plan Overview 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime Needed to Develop a Training Program 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Considerations 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor Components of Design 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Design Matrix 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Detailed Instructional Plan 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of an Instructional Plan 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstructional Methods 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Materials 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Selecting, Designing, and Developing Active-Training Methods 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Case for Active Training 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooperative Learning 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating an Active-Learning Environment 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning Active-Training Activities 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Methods and Materials 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiential Learning Activities 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Delivering Training 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Positive Learning Environment 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiential Learning Cycle 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for Using Specific Methods 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Platform Presence 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Using Visual Aids 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetention Rate in Visual Learning 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons to Use Visual Aids 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuidelines for Using Slides 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Flip Charts 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Videos and Video Clips 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Working with Groups 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Trainer as Facilitator 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to Encourage Participation 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Art of Asking Questions 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding to Questions 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaling the Wall of Resistance 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Situations 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Using Creativity 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreativity with Small Groups 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProps and Other Theatrical Techniques 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Games 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreative Closings 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Evaluating Training 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation Basics 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour-Level Model for Training Evaluation 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipant Evaluation and Accountability for e-Learning 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability for Training 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSignificance of the Evaluation Process 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Special Training Considerations 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13. Training across Cultures 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobalization of Businesses and People 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCulture and Cultural Dimensions 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming Culturally Intelligent 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical Application 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14. Storytelling as a Training Technique 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Storytelling 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Stories 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling Personal Stories 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing Your Personal Stories 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Tell Your Story 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15. Using Technology in Training 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkplace Trends 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages\/Benefits of Distance Learning 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisadvantages\/Drawbacks to Distance Learning 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Distance Learning 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuidelines for Designing Distance Learning 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning and Developing Activities 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivering Content and Activities 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16. Training on the Job 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Structured On-the-Job Training 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting the Trainer 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping an Instructional Plan 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn-the-Job Training Model 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating On-the-Job Training 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17. Training During Tough Times 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProve the Value of Training 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethods to Stretch Training Dollars 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology-Based Delivery Methods 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust-in-Time Materials 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18. The Business of Consulting: Internal and External 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Changing Role of the Trainer 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Client-Consultant Relationship 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Proposal 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Clear Expectations 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting an External Consultant 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter the Project 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Answers to Exercises 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Recommended Resources 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Criteria for Selecting Packaged Programs 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 367\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKAREN LAWSON, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD,\u003c\/b\u003e is an international consultant, speaker, and author. As founder and president of Lawson Consulting Group, Inc.,  she is the author of \u003ci\u003eLeadership Development Basics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Influencing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eImproving Workplace Performance Through Coaching\u003c\/i\u003e,  \u003ci\u003eImproving On-the-Job Training and Coaching\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSkillBuilders: 50 Communication Skills Activities\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew Employee Orientation  Training\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eInvolving Your Audience\u003c\/i\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMake It Active\u003c\/i\u003e. She is coauthor of \u003ci\u003e101 Ways to Make Training Active\u003c\/i\u003e (first edition)  and has published dozens of articles in professional journals.      \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE REVISED AND UPDATED ESSENTIAL TRAINER'S RESOURCE!\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Trainer's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is the classic resource trainers–internal or external, full-time or part-time–have come to rely on for designing,  developing, and delivering effective and memorable training. It offers a comprehensive and systematic approach to developing training skills and competencies.  Thoroughly revised and updated, this fourth edition addresses the increasing demands on learning and development professionals as they grapple with issues of  globalization, rapidly changing technology, and a more sophisticated and diverse group of learners that has changed the way knowledge and skills are transferred  to the workplace. This new edition includes expanded information on cultural differences, reveals how differences impact training, and suggests tips and techniques  for training across cultures. Training in tough economic times receives special consideration and the text also explores storytelling as a leadership  and training tool. And because today's trainers are called upon to deliver training in many ways, the text also includes a structured, efficient  approach to on-the-job training.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a practical resource, \u003ci\u003eThe Trainer's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with helpful checklists, forms, and specific activities that can be put to use  right now to design, develop, and deliver your own exceptional training programs. 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