Practical Training Techniques

by Pugh, Lyndon

• ISBN13: 9780810847866
• ISBN10: 0810847868
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-26
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Summary

Speaks plainly and persuasively of the dynamic relationship between trainer and learner. It argues for the use of traditional training techniques based on classical ideas, describing a process that owes as much to Aristotle as to modern gurus such as Blanchard, Naisbitt and Tapscott.

Author Biography

Lyndon Pugh (M. Phil., Leeds Metropolitan) spent thirty years as a library manager and professional librarian and is now a freelance consultant and trainer. He has been director of learning resources at the University of Wales Institute in Cardiff

Table of Contents

List of Figures	v
Acknowledgments	vii
Part 1: Learners, Trainers, and What Everyone Needs to Know
Chapter 1 My Kind of Training	1	(10)
Chapter 2 What We Need to Know about Learners	11	(18)
Chapter 3 What We Need to Know about Content	29	(20)
Part 2: Putting Things Together
Chapter 4 Order and Structure	49	(16)
Chapter 5 Content, Notes, Handouts, and Visuals	65	(30)
Chapter 6 Questionnaires, Case Studies, Role Play	95	(26)
Part 3: Planning for the Event
Chapter 7 Tactics	121	(20)
Chapter 8 Managing the Event: The Right Attitude	141	(20)
Part 4: Key Skills
Chapter 9 Delivery	161	(14)
Chapter 10 Asking Questions, Talking, Listening, and Learning	175	(20)
Bibliography	195	(4)
Index	199	(6)
About the Author	205