Developing IT Staff: A Practical Approach (Practitioner Series) - Softcover

Clarkson, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1852334339 ISBN 13: 9781852334338

Publisher: Springer, 2001

Synopsis

IT Training is, or should be, a major interest of any IT activity. But where to find out information about the ramifications of IT Training, and in a practical and readable form? Mary Clarkson's book is the answer. Developing IT Staff. A Practical Approach can be read as a training manual for IT Trainers, or as a reference handbook, or even as a series of vignettes concerning various aspects of IT Training. The book is a model of clear well-structured writing, obviously a follower of Nietzsche's quote: "It takes less time to learn how to write nobly than how to write lightly and straightforwardly" . The book is primarily aimed at team leaders in IT departments, but should also be useful in helping people who are not team leaders to understand the learning process for themselves. It provides practical guidelines on how the team leader can get people started on their skill development and support them through the learning process. It is exemplified with real exam­ ples of life as a technical specialist, and as an IT training manager. I believe that any IT concern should own this book, be it business, govern­ ment, education etc. The learning process continues indefinitely. This book assists it.

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Synopsis

What does training mean for the IT professional? What are the management issues surrounding training and skill development in IT departments? Why is it so important to support the learning process? "Developing IT Staff" provides an easy reference and down-to-earth practical advice for those who need to tackle the important issues of training and skill development in the context of technical software development jobs. In this book, Mary Clarkson uses real examples from her experiences as a technical specialist and as an IT training manager, giving practical guidance on how to get people started on their skill development, as well as how to support them through their learning process. The topics covered include: Identifying the real training need and finding solutions; Choosing an appropriate training method; Supporting the learning process; Continuous professional development, with particular relevance to an IT department; Evaluation (what needs to be evaluated, why and when); and Technical Skill Assessment.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1852334339
• ISBN 13: 9781852334338
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 212