Effective Training

Systems, Strategies, and Practices
Seventh Edition
P. Nick Blanchard - Eastern Michigan University, USA
James W. Thacker - University of Windsor, Canada
Dana Cosby Henson
Effective Training
September 2023 | 496 pages | Sage US
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Description

Formerly published by Chicago Business Press, now published by Sage

Effective Training: Systems, Strategies, and Practices is unique in its integration of theory with effective and practical training applications. Authors P. Nick Blanchard, James W. Thacker, and Dana Cosby examine the relationship between change management and training, introduce the ADDIE model as an overarching framework for the training process, and consider perspectives relevant to small businesses. Additionally, this text provides a step-by-step process for developing learning objectives and highlights the importance of integrating both learning and design theories in creating successful training programs.

The Seventh Edition adds new material while enhancing the ease of reading and understanding. The end of each relevant chapter (needs analysis, design, development and implementation, and evaluation) features an example of the process of developing an actual training program (Fabrics, Inc.). At the end of each chapter are discussion questions, cases, and exercises to enhance understanding.



Contents

Preface

  • 1 Training in Organizations
  • The ADDIE Model
  • Alternative Training Process Models
  • So What To Use ADDIE Or SAM
  • Important Concepts And Meanings
  • Key Issues For Training
  • A Career In Training
  • Focus On Small Business
  • 2 Aligning Training With Strategy
  • Strategic Planning
  • Factors Of Concern To Organizations
  • Change Management
  • Putting It All Together
  • Focus On Small Business
  • 3 Learning, Motivation, and Performance
  • A Few Words About Theory
  • Understanding Motivation And Performance
  • Understanding Learning
  • Social Learning Theory
  • Aligning Training Design With Learning Process
  • Motivation To Learn
  • Training That Motivates Adults To Learn
  • 4 Needs Analysis
  • Why Conduct A Training Needs Analysis?
  • A Few Words About Worldwide Technologies
  • When To Conduct A TNA
  • The TNA Model
  • Where To Look For The Trigger (Pg)
  • How To Conduct A TNA
  • Rapid Needs Analysis
  • Output Of TNA
  • Approaches To TNA
  • Focus On Small Business
  • TNA And Design
  • TNA And Evaluation
  • Reminder
  • 5 Training Design
  • A Word About Worldwide Technologies
  • Organizational Constraints
  • Developing Objectives
  • Why Use Training Objectives?
  • Facilitation Of Learning: Focus On The Trainee
  • Facilitation Of Learning: Focus On Training Design
  • Facilitation Of Transfer: Focus On Training
  • Facilitation Of Transfer: Focus On Organizational Intervention
  • Focus On Small Business
  • Outcomes Of Design
  • Reminder
  • 6 Traditional Training Methods
  • Lectures And Demonstrations
  • Games And Simulations
  • Putting It All Together
  • Blended Learning
  • On-The-Job Training
  • Matching Methods With Outcomes
  • Informal Learning
  • Audiovisual Enhancements To Training
  • 7 Electronic Training Methods
  • The Learning Technology Ecosystem
  • Delivery Channel Options
  • Learning Management Systems
  • E-Training Delivery Systems
  • Technology Enhanced Training Process
  • Strengths And Limitations Of E-Training
  • Cypersecurity Considerations
  • 8 Development, Implementation, And Transfer Of Training
  • A Word About Worldwide Technologies
  • Development Of Training
  • Instructional Strategy
  • The Trainer
  • Overview Of The Implementation Of Training
  • Implementation Ideas For Training Structure
  • Implementation Ideas For Trainers
  • Dry Run
  • Pilot Program
  • Transfer Of Training
  • Reminder
  • 9 Evaluation Of Training
  • A Word About Worldwide Technologies
  • Rationale For Evaluation
  • Resistance To Training Evaluation
  • So We Must Evaluate
  • Types Of Evaluation Data Collected
  • Focus On Small Business
  • Reminder
  • 10. Employee And Management Development
  • Employee Development
  • Management Development
  • Our Approach To Management Development
  • General Overview Of The Managerial Job
  • General Characteristics Of Managers
  • Integration: Strategies And Management Characteristics
  • Management Development Implications
  • Sources Of Knowledge/Skill Acquisition
  • Training For Executive-Level Management
  • Focus On Small Business
  • 11. Key Areas And The Future Of Organizational Training
  • Orientation (Onboarding)
  • Diversity Equity, And Inclusion Training
  • Sexual Harassment Training
  • Team Training
  • Cross-Cultural Training
  • Other Training Programs And Issues
  • The Future Of Training And Development

Description

Formerly published by Chicago Business Press, now published by Sage

Effective Training: Systems, Strategies, and Practices is unique in its integration of theory with effective and practical training applications. Authors P. Nick Blanchard, James W. Thacker, and Dana Cosby examine the relationship between change management and training, introduce the ADDIE model as an overarching framework for the training process, and consider perspectives relevant to small businesses. Additionally, this text provides a step-by-step process for developing learning objectives and highlights the importance of integrating both learning and design theories in creating successful training programs.

The Seventh Edition adds new material while enhancing the ease of reading and understanding. The end of each relevant chapter (needs analysis, design, development and implementation, and evaluation) features an example of the process of developing an actual training program (Fabrics, Inc.). At the end of each chapter are discussion questions, cases, and exercises to enhance understanding.



Contents

Preface

  • 1 Training in Organizations
  • The ADDIE Model
  • Alternative Training Process Models
  • So What To Use ADDIE Or SAM
  • Important Concepts And Meanings
  • Key Issues For Training
  • A Career In Training
  • Focus On Small Business
  • 2 Aligning Training With Strategy
  • Strategic Planning
  • Factors Of Concern To Organizations
  • Change Management
  • Putting It All Together
  • Focus On Small Business
  • 3 Learning, Motivation, and Performance
  • A Few Words About Theory
  • Understanding Motivation And Performance
  • Understanding Learning
  • Social Learning Theory
  • Aligning Training Design With Learning Process
  • Motivation To Learn
  • Training That Motivates Adults To Learn
  • 4 Needs Analysis
  • Why Conduct A Training Needs Analysis?
  • A Few Words About Worldwide Technologies
  • When To Conduct A TNA
  • The TNA Model
  • Where To Look For The Trigger (Pg)
  • How To Conduct A TNA
  • Rapid Needs Analysis
  • Output Of TNA
  • Approaches To TNA
  • Focus On Small Business
  • TNA And Design
  • TNA And Evaluation
  • Reminder
  • 5 Training Design
  • A Word About Worldwide Technologies
  • Organizational Constraints
  • Developing Objectives
  • Why Use Training Objectives?
  • Facilitation Of Learning: Focus On The Trainee
  • Facilitation Of Learning: Focus On Training Design
  • Facilitation Of Transfer: Focus On Training
  • Facilitation Of Transfer: Focus On Organizational Intervention
  • Focus On Small Business
  • Outcomes Of Design
  • Reminder
  • 6 Traditional Training Methods
  • Lectures And Demonstrations
  • Games And Simulations
  • Putting It All Together
  • Blended Learning
  • On-The-Job Training
  • Matching Methods With Outcomes
  • Informal Learning
  • Audiovisual Enhancements To Training
  • 7 Electronic Training Methods
  • The Learning Technology Ecosystem
  • Delivery Channel Options
  • Learning Management Systems
  • E-Training Delivery Systems
  • Technology Enhanced Training Process
  • Strengths And Limitations Of E-Training
  • Cypersecurity Considerations
  • 8 Development, Implementation, And Transfer Of Training
  • A Word About Worldwide Technologies
  • Development Of Training
  • Instructional Strategy
  • The Trainer
  • Overview Of The Implementation Of Training
  • Implementation Ideas For Training Structure
  • Implementation Ideas For Trainers
  • Dry Run
  • Pilot Program
  • Transfer Of Training
  • Reminder
  • 9 Evaluation Of Training
  • A Word About Worldwide Technologies
  • Rationale For Evaluation
  • Resistance To Training Evaluation
  • So We Must Evaluate
  • Types Of Evaluation Data Collected
  • Focus On Small Business
  • Reminder
  • 10. Employee And Management Development
  • Employee Development
  • Management Development
  • Our Approach To Management Development
  • General Overview Of The Managerial Job
  • General Characteristics Of Managers
  • Integration: Strategies And Management Characteristics
  • Management Development Implications
  • Sources Of Knowledge/Skill Acquisition
  • Training For Executive-Level Management
  • Focus On Small Business
  • 11. Key Areas And The Future Of Organizational Training
  • Orientation (Onboarding)
  • Diversity Equity, And Inclusion Training
  • Sexual Harassment Training
  • Team Training
  • Cross-Cultural Training
  • Other Training Programs And Issues
  • The Future Of Training And Development
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Effective Training

Systems, Strategies, and Practices

P. Nick Blanchard , James W. Thacker , Dana Cosby Henson
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September 2023 | 496 pages | Sage US

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Formerly published by Chicago Business Press, now published by Sage

Effective Training: Systems, Strategies, and Practices is unique in its integration of theory with effective and practical training applications. Authors P. Nick Blanchard, James W. Thacker, and Dana Cosby examine the relationship between change management and training, introduce the ADDIE model as an overarching framework for the training process, and consider perspectives relevant to small businesses. Additionally, this text provides a step-by-step process for developing learning objectives and highlights the importance of integrating both learning and design theories in creating successful training programs.

The Seventh Edition adds new material while enhancing the ease of reading and understanding. The end of each relevant chapter (needs analysis, design, development and implementation, and evaluation) features an example of the process of developing an actual training program (Fabrics, Inc.). At the end of each chapter are discussion questions, cases, and exercises to enhance understanding.




Table Of Contents:

  • Preface
  • 1 Training in Organizations
  • The ADDIE Model
  • Alternative Training Process Models
  • So What To Use ADDIE Or SAM
  • Important Concepts And Meanings
  • Key Issues For Training
  • A Career In Training
  • Focus On Small Business
  • 2 Aligning Training With Strategy
  • Strategic Planning
  • Factors Of Concern To Organizations
  • Change Management
  • Putting It All Together
  • Focus On Small Business
  • 3 Learning, Motivation, and Performance
  • A Few Words About Theory
  • Understanding Motivation And Performance
  • Understanding Learning
  • Social Learning Theory
  • Aligning Training Design With Learning Process
  • Motivation To Learn
  • Training That Motivates Adults To Learn
  • 4 Needs Analysis
  • Why Conduct A Training Needs Analysis?
  • A Few Words About Worldwide Technologies
  • When To Conduct A TNA
  • The TNA Model
  • Where To Look For The Trigger (Pg)
  • How To Conduct A TNA
  • Rapid Needs Analysis
  • Output Of TNA
  • Approaches To TNA
  • Focus On Small Business
  • TNA And Design
  • TNA And Evaluation
  • Reminder
  • 5 Training Design
  • A Word About Worldwide Technologies
  • Organizational Constraints
  • Developing Objectives
  • Why Use Training Objectives?
  • Facilitation Of Learning: Focus On The Trainee
  • Facilitation Of Learning: Focus On Training Design
  • Facilitation Of Transfer: Focus On Training
  • Facilitation Of Transfer: Focus On Organizational Intervention
  • Focus On Small Business
  • Outcomes Of Design
  • Reminder
  • 6 Traditional Training Methods
  • Lectures And Demonstrations
  • Games And Simulations
  • Putting It All Together
  • Blended Learning
  • On-The-Job Training
  • Matching Methods With Outcomes
  • Informal Learning
  • Audiovisual Enhancements To Training
  • 7 Electronic Training Methods
  • The Learning Technology Ecosystem
  • Delivery Channel Options
  • Learning Management Systems
  • E-Training Delivery Systems
  • Technology Enhanced Training Process
  • Strengths And Limitations Of E-Training
  • Cypersecurity Considerations
  • 8 Development, Implementation, And Transfer Of Training
  • A Word About Worldwide Technologies
  • Development Of Training
  • Instructional Strategy
  • The Trainer
  • Overview Of The Implementation Of Training
  • Implementation Ideas For Training Structure
  • Implementation Ideas For Trainers
  • Dry Run
  • Pilot Program
  • Transfer Of Training
  • Reminder
  • 9 Evaluation Of Training
  • A Word About Worldwide Technologies
  • Rationale For Evaluation
  • Resistance To Training Evaluation
  • So We Must Evaluate
  • Types Of Evaluation Data Collected
  • Focus On Small Business
  • Reminder
  • 10. Employee And Management Development
  • Employee Development
  • Management Development
  • Our Approach To Management Development
  • General Overview Of The Managerial Job
  • General Characteristics Of Managers
  • Integration: Strategies And Management Characteristics
  • Management Development Implications
  • Sources Of Knowledge/Skill Acquisition
  • Training For Executive-Level Management
  • Focus On Small Business
  • 11. Key Areas And The Future Of Organizational Training
  • Orientation (Onboarding)
  • Diversity Equity, And Inclusion Training
  • Sexual Harassment Training
  • Team Training
  • Cross-Cultural Training
  • Other Training Programs And Issues
  • The Future Of Training And Development

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