Effective Training Strategies

by DAVIS, JAMES R.DAVIS, ADELAIDE B.

• ISBN13: 9781576750377
• ISBN10: 157675037X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-09-28
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Summary

The authors contend that using training techniques based on learning theories provides the most effective means of achieving results. They examine seven different training strategies for a variety of organizational situations.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction: Learning About Learning	1	(10)
PART ONE: PREPARING FOR LEARNING	11	(86)
1 The New Importance of Learning	17	(20)
2 Reframing Training	37	(18)
3 Learning in Organizations	55	(26)
4 Planning for Learning	81	(16)
PART TWO: UNDERSTANDING TRAINING STRATEGIES	97	(298)
5 The Behavorial Strategy Skill Development and Coaching	103	(34)
6 The Cognitive Strategy Presentations and Explanations	137	(38)
7 The Inquiry Strategy Critical, Creative, and Dialogical Thinking	175	(48)
8 The Mental Models Strategy Problem Solving and Decision Making	223	(56)
9 The Group Dynamics Strategy Human Relations and Teamwork	279	(42)
10 The Virtual Reality Strategy Role Play, Dramatic Scenarios, and Simulation	321	(40)
11 The Holistic Strategy Mentoring and Counseling	361	(34)
PART THREE: MAXIMIZING LEARNING	395	(70)
12 Choosing and Using Training Strategies	399	(16)
13 Adapting Strategies to Participants	415	(26)
14 Assessing Learning Outcomes	441	(24)
Appendix: Directory of Organizations	465	(8)
Notes	473	(22)
Name Index	495	(8)
Subject Index	503	(16)
The Authors	519