Human Resource Development: The New Trainer's Guide

Whatever your training responsibilities or experience, this book offers the knowledge and techniques that will develop your skills, improve your training programs, and enhance your training career. Human Resource Development, 2nd Edition, is the revised and expanded version of a book that has helped launch many successful training careers.With a clear and concise blending of learning theory and field-tested procedures, Human Resource Development provides an up-to-date self-development guide for the new trainerand a handy reference for the seasoned professional. Donaldson and Scannell offer a comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the field and provide tips and techniques useful in a wide variety of training situations. The book systematically develops the skills necessary to design and conduct successful training programs.This second edition addresses the expanding role and resources of todays trainer. In a new overview of computer-based instruction, the authors introduce this medium, weigh training needs and costs against potential benefits and applications, and discuss the design features of effective interactive programs. The authors also re-emphasize the mastery of good platform skills, detailing the four-step process for developing interesting and informative presentations. An entire chapter is now devoted to the role and skills of the trainer as facilitator.Human Resource Development also covers: *Determining training needs *Setting training goals *Writing proposals *Choosing methods of instruction *Communicating effectively *Using audiovisual materials properly *Handling problem participants *Planning and conducting meetings *Arranging training rooms *Evaluating training programs.