The trainer's handbook

"A ready-to-use toolkit for delivering high-value training in any scenario The Trainer's Handbook 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. Training 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. Explore new training styles adapted to different learning styles Design specialized instructional plans for groups, distance learning, and active training Blend creativity, logic and design principles to create more effective visuals Develop strategies for training leaders, training across cultures, and more Effective training means delivering useful information in a way that's accessible, approachable, understandable, and memorable. The Trainer's Handbook gives you the knowledge and framework you need to provide a high-value experience in any training scenario"--

"This book presents a comprehensive, systematic approach to developing training skills and competencies. This process, reflected in the arrangement of this book, consists of five parts: analysis, design, development, delivery, and evaluation. The book includes checklists, forms, and specific activities that you can use immediately in designing, developing, and delivering your own training programs. - Assessing Needs - Understanding Adult Learners - Training Styles - Understanding Today's Learner - Writing Instructional Objectives - Writing an Instructional Plan - Selecting, Designing, and Developing Active-Training Methods - Delivering Training - Using Visual Aids 10. Distance Learning 11. Working with Groups 12. Using Creativity 13. Evaluating Training 14. The Business of Consulting: Internal and External 15. Training During Tough Times 16. Training Leaders*new 17. Training Across Cultures* 18. Training Technologies* 19. Blended Learning* "--

Revised edition of the author's The trainer's handbook, 2009.