Active Training: A Handbook of Techniques, Designs, Case Examples and Tips - Hardcover

Silberman, Mel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0787909084 ISBN 13: 9780787909086

Publisher: Pfeiffer Wiley, 1996

Synopsis

This comprehensive handbook shows you how to design and conduct experiential programs in private and public sector organizations from beginning to end. Silberman has augmented the first edition with a wealth of new training exercises and updated case studies, along with information on emerging training technologies and substantiating the ROI of training. Plus, a new section entitled "Introducing Active Training" explores in greater depth the reasons why adults learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.

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Review

"Since its initial publication, Active Training has become a classic book in the field of training and development.  It remains a must–read for anyone who wants training to be effective and engaging."
––Sivasailam Thiagi Thiagarajan, author, Design Your Own Games and Activities; president, International Society for Performance Improvement

"Active Training is a one volume "encyclopedia" full of the soundest concepts and practical ideas for applied adult learning you can find. No professional involved in learning, development or workplace performance should be without it."
––Ed Betof Ed.D., vice president, Talent Management and chief learning officer, Becton Dickinson

"Active Training has been required reading for all our students since 1992.  They refer their managers and staffs to it often to help change the way their organizations view and conduct training.  Of all of the books required in the program, this is the one they cite as the most valuable!"
––Brenda S. Levya–Gardner, Ph.D. director, executive HRD graduate program, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio

"The third edition of Active Training continues its rich tradition of weaving theory with best practice that works so well for university classrooms as well as business contexts.  Especially welcome is the expanded content on e–learning!  I am confident that our students will be thrilled with new edition of Active Training."
––John A. Sample, Ph.D., program coordinator, Adult Education and Human Resource Development, Florida State University

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"Since its initial publication, Active Training has become a classic book in the field of training and development. It remains a must–read for anyone who wants training to be effective and engaging."
Sivasailam "Thiagi" Thiagarajan, author, Design Your Own Games and Activities; president, International Society for Performance Improvement

"Active Training is a one volume ′encyclopedia′ full of the soundest concepts and practical ideas for applied adult learning you can find. No professional involved in learning, development or workplace performance should be without it."
Ed Betof, Ed.D., vice president, Talent Management and chief learning officer, Becton Dickinson

"Active Training has been required reading for all our students since 1992. They refer their managers and staffs to it often to help change the way their organizations view and conduct training. Of all of the books required in the program, this is the one they cite as the most valuable!"
Brenda S. Levya–Gardner, Ph.D. director, executive HRD graduate program, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio

"The third edition of Active Training continues its rich tradition of weaving theory with best practice that works so well for university classrooms as well as business contexts. Especially welcome is the expanded content on e–learning! I am confident that our students will be thrilled with new edition of Active Training."
John A. Sample, Ph.D., program coordinator, Adult Education and Human Resource Development, Florida State University

Edition details

• Publisher: Pfeiffer Wiley
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787909084
• ISBN 13: 9780787909086
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 284