Atd Press (205 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. It has never been more important to show examples of sales skills at work. The process to evaluate these skills is sometimes perceived as straightforward and routine, simply a matter of tracking the sales gains after the program has been conducted. But credibly Measuring the Success of Sales Training programs is a bit more involved than that. Experts in the practice of ROI measurement, Jack and Patricia Phillips have collected a new book of ROI case studies, with a focus on sales training programs. The case studies presented in this book demonstrate how to use of the ROI Methodology to properly measure the results of sales programs. These studies come from all over the world, in many different disciplines and concentrations, from financial services to the public sector. The use of the ROI Methodology addresses issues that are sometimes omitted from other casebooks. First, since many other factors influence sales, there must always be a step to isolate the effects of the sales training program on the sales (each study features this step). Second, when converting to monetary value, only the profit margins of increased sales must be used, not the sales themselves a mistake made by many. Third, the stream of monetary benefits for the increased profits must be conservative, usually representing only one year. Sponsors need a credible, conservative approach to measuring ROI one that meets these challenges. All of the case studies in this book will address these issues, providing examples and benchmarks for others to use to evaluate these important types of programs.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Don t create boring e-learning Cammy Bean presents a fresh, modern take on instructional design for e-learning. Filled with her personal insights and tips, The Accidental Instructional Designer covers nearly every aspect of the e-learning design process, including understanding instructional design, creating scenarios, building interactivity, designing visuals, and working with SMEs. You ll learn all about the CBT Lady and how to avoid her instructional design mistakes. Along the way, you ll hear from a few other accidental instructional designers, get ideas for your own projects, and find resources and references to take your own practice to the next level. The Accidental Instructional Designer is perfect for the learning professional or instructional designer who is just getting started with e-learning or the more experienced practitioner looking for new ideas. In addition to sharing proven techniques and strategies, this book: covers best practices and what to avoid when designing an e-learning program presents e-learning in action through various case studies shows how you can go from being an accidental instructional designer to an intentional one.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Over the course of a decade, positive psychology authority Dr. Beth Cabrera has surveyed and interviewed more than a thousand women to gather insight into how to effectively balance career and family responsibilities. Beyond Happy: Women, Work, and Well-Being gathers essential findings and offers women proven strategies for living more authentic, meaningful lives.Through the lens of shared experience, Cabrera thoughtfully examines the challenges women face and presents a simple yet powerful model for enhancing well-being that can both improve and transform lives. Helpful self-assessments guide you toward feeling good and doing good, and each chapter delivers tried-and-true tactics that real women have used to manage the difficulties of fulfilling their multiple, often conflicting, roles.Discover pathways to reducing stress, experiencing greater joy, and finding more meaning in your life by employing Cabrera's solid strategies for thriving based on personal values, developed strengths, and what matters most-enduring family ties and relationships.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Over the course of a decade, positive psychology authority Dr. Beth Cabrera has surveyed and interviewed more than a thousand women to gather insight into how to effectively balance career and family responsibilities. Beyond Happy: Women, Work, and Well-Being gathers essential findings and offers women proven strategies for living more authentic, meaningful lives.Through the lens of shared experience, Cabrera thoughtfully examines the challenges women face and presents a simple yet powerful model for enhancing well-being that can both improve and transform lives. Helpful self-assessments guide you toward feeling good and doing good, and each chapter delivers tried-and-true tactics that real women have used to manage the difficulties of fulfilling their multiple, often conflicting, roles.Discover pathways to reducing stress, experiencing greater joy, and finding more meaning in your life by employing Cabrera's solid strategies for thriving based on personal values, developed strengths, and what matters most-enduring family ties and relationships.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Evaluate leadership development programs all the way to impact and ROI. Globally, a record amount is being invested in leadership development, more than at any other time in history. And that translates into additional accountability for anyone spearheading a new program. Measuring the Success of Leadership Development offers a proven methodology that will help you step up to the challenge. You ll learn how to begin the leadership development process with the end in mind and show return on investment to key stakeholders. Renowned ROI experts Jack and Patti Phillips have joined knowledge organization expert Rebecca Ray to support you every step of the way. This essential guide outlines each step of the proven ROI Methodology and explains how to apply it to driving leadership development program performance and evaluating results. Case studies show the methodology in action across seven successful leadership development programs. If you re leading the charge, it s crucial that you create and track metrics for your program s success. In this book you will learn: how to begin the leadership development process with the end in mind what data to collect to show return on investment to key stakeholders best practices in measurement and evaluation strategies. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Based on a unique learning model that encourages direct engagement of trainer and learner, this title shows you how to design and deliver effective learning using adult learning principles, methods, and styles as its foundation.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Day-in, day-out, managers and supervisors face a myriad of personalities in the workplace. Managing these individual characters can sometimes drive even the calmest boss into a frenzy. Here, for the first time in English, is a humorous, yet practical and effective title on how to deal with all those seemingly 'incompetent' people on your staff. Step-by-step, author Gabriel Ginebra guides you through the 'Fougi Model' to diagnose inefficiencies; and through this process, you'll learn how to discern and improve people's behaviors in the workplace. Business readers the world over have been impressed with this innovative approach to managing staff; you too, can benefit from this wisdom. You will learn how to: - Revolutionize your managing style using the Fougi Model. - Diagnose inefficiencies within your staff. - Discern and improve people's behaviors in the workplace.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Day-in, day-out, managers and supervisors face a myriad of personalities in the workplace. Managing these individual characters can sometimes drive even the calmest boss into a frenzy. Here, for the first time in English, is a humorous, yet practical and effective title on how to deal with all those seemingly 'incompetent' people on your staff. Step-by-step, author Gabriel Ginebra guides you through the 'Fougi Model' to diagnose inefficiencies; and through this process, you'll learn how to discern and improve people's behaviors in the workplace. Business readers the world over have been impressed with this innovative approach to managing staff; you too, can benefit from this wisdom. You will learn how to: - Revolutionize your managing style using the Fougi Model. - Diagnose inefficiencies within your staff. - Discern and improve people's behaviors in the workplace.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. E-learning and online training continue to grow in popularity. Online training carries no travel costs, and can be done using mostly free or cheap technology. Still some trainers are hesitant to jump into the realm of virtual training because they are uncertain of the technology or even how to get started. Virtual Training Basics will help you learn the fundamentals of online training and deliver training sessions that are as engaging and informative as in person. Whether you're a first-time trainer or a seasoned classroom training professional, Virtual Training Basics provides the comprehensive resource you need to determine which venue to use and to deliver your training effectively. From learning about technology and software options, to getting set up and perfecting your delivery, this basic how-to book walks you through the process. You'll discover the differences between traditional and online learning methods, as well as how to make the shift from classroom to virtual training deal with long-distance communication issues build effective teams without face-to-face meetings become a competent multitasker and improve your performance use your voice effectively and truly engage participants. Virtual Training Basics is the perfect book for trainers who want to begin facilitating synchronous online training. This easy-to-read book introduces readers to technology and software that make virtual training possible. Readers will also learn how to develop their multitasking skills, engage their participants, harness the power of their voice, prepare their workstation for success, troubleshoot technology issues on the fly, and more.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. World-famous lecturer, Thiagi, master of fun and games in training, has created a valuable resource for using lectures in the workplace setting for training and learning. He offers readers seven well-tested interactive lecture methods capable of turning almost any stand-up lecture into true two-way communication by incorporating highly stimulating game elements and exercises. Readers are encouraged to photocopy or modify these useful tools to meet the specific needs of most audiences and lecture topics.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. World-famous lecturer, Thiagi, master of fun and games in training, has created a valuable resource for using lectures in the workplace setting for training and learning. He offers readers seven well-tested interactive lecture methods capable of turning almost any stand-up lecture into true two-way communication by incorporating highly stimulating game elements and exercises. Readers are encouraged to photocopy or modify these useful tools to meet the specific needs of most audiences and lecture topics.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Presentation Basics is designed to provide the basic training tools to individuals and organizations facing the reality of rapidly changing jobs, roles, and responsibilities. This book offers a simple, step-by-step approach that guides readers through the entire process from preparation, to creating the right environment, to recovery when things go wrong in a presentation.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. It has been estimated that 70 percent of employee development takes place through informal learning, rather than through formal learning events. Employee Development on a Shoestring offers insights and lessons for leveraging non-training activities for on-the-job employee development. This hands-on resource delivers specific implementation techniques for developing motivated, engaged employees in today's do more with less business environment. A handy toolkit for any employee developer, this book provides templates and detailed guidelines to help busy managers develop their workforce in a way that is tailored to each employee's strengths, development needs, and constraints without breaking the bank. Employee Development on a Shoestring provides general employee development best practices as well as in-depth descriptions of the how-to specifics of 11 different employee development methods, including: -Step-by-step guidance for initial goal-setting and preparation for effective development planning for every employee and development method. -Templates, worksheets, checklists, and guidelines to make your employee development efforts effective and sustainable. -A modular, customized approach to developing employees by tailoring the development method to each employee's unique needs and each organization's budget and constraints. -Ways to capitalize on development ideas that are easy to implement immediately and cheaply such as self-directed learning, volunteering, sabbaticals and mentoring. -The hidden value of job rotation, stretch assignments, and special teams for addressing your employees' development needs while enhancing organizational results. -The benefits of peer teaching and how to turn development into fun games and contests. -Tools and techniques for developing employees by letting them turn stories from the frontlines into digital content for everyone's benefit and why developing innovation zones within your organization may bring huge learning and development rewards. -An examination of social learning and the use of multiple collaborative online tools for real time, on-the-job employee development. Employee Development on a Shoestring is a comprehensive tutorial for all managers, supervisors, trainers, human resources (HR) personnel, coaches, and other professionals who are involved in developing employee competence efficiently and cost-effectively.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It has been estimated that 70 percent of employee development takes place through informal learning, rather than through formal learning events. Employee Development on a Shoestring offers insights and lessons for leveraging non-training activities for on-the-job employee development. This hands-on resource delivers specific implementation techniques for developing motivated, engaged employees in today's do more with less business environment. A handy toolkit for any employee developer, this book provides templates and detailed guidelines to help busy managers develop their workforce in a way that is tailored to each employee's strengths, development needs, and constraints without breaking the bank. Employee Development on a Shoestring provides general employee development best practices as well as in-depth descriptions of the how-to specifics of 11 different employee development methods, including: -Step-by-step guidance for initial goal-setting and preparation for effective development planning for every employee and development method. -Templates, worksheets, checklists, and guidelines to make your employee development efforts effective and sustainable. -A modular, customized approach to developing employees by tailoring the development method to each employee's unique needs and each organization's budget and constraints. -Ways to capitalize on development ideas that are easy to implement immediately and cheaply such as self-directed learning, volunteering, sabbaticals and mentoring. -The hidden value of job rotation, stretch assignments, and special teams for addressing your employees' development needs while enhancing organizational results. -The benefits of peer teaching and how to turn development into fun games and contests. -Tools and techniques for developing employees by letting them turn stories from the frontlines into digital content for everyone's benefit and why developing innovation zones within your organization may bring huge learning and development rewards. -An examination of social learning and the use of multiple collaborative online tools for real time, on-the-job employee development. Employee Development on a Shoestring is a comprehensive tutorial for all managers, supervisors, trainers, human resources (HR) personnel, coaches, and other professionals who are involved in developing employee competence efficiently and cost-effectively.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Meetings are often poorly planned and executed events that produce no meaningful results. This book provides tools and advice for anyone planning or facilitating a meeting. It offers advice to ensure that a meeting is necessary, the presentation is professional, the participants contribute in constructive ways, and the outcome is measurable.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Meetings are often poorly planned and executed events that produce no meaningful results. This book provides tools and advice for anyone planning or facilitating a meeting. It offers advice to ensure that a meeting is necessary, the presentation is professional, the participants contribute in constructive ways, and the outcome is measurable.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Be part of the big learning data revolution.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Revised from its 2004 edition, the new ASTD Competency Study is your essential guide for understanding and using the ASTD Competency Model. The ASTD Competency Model answers the question, what do training and development practitioners need to know and do to be successful, now and in the future? And, how do they prepare for that future faster than ever before? The ASTD Competency Model is the definitive framework for the training and development profession; understanding and applying the model is essential for staying current and relevant in the field. You'll learn how to: Add power to your development plans by honing in on the key competencies and trends that really matter. Stay current and relevant in the T&D field. - Understand and apply the ASTD Competency Model in a practical, actionable way. This book presents the academic research behind the model in a practical, actionable way. Ultimately, it helps training and development practitioners add power to their development plans by honing in on the key competencies and trends that really matter.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Workplace learning professionals are often frustrated when senior executives and other top organizational leaders do not 'get' the value of learning and training initiatives. Often these same professionals are left wondering what 'measuring stick' is most meaningful to their company's purse strings holders. Based on interviews, surveys, research, and briefings with senior management and C-Level executives, this book reveals what specific learning measurements are and are not important to top level executives. Other evaluation books focus on tools and processes that company CLO's and other learning leaders 'believe' are important to top executives (since most published data is derived from CLO interviews and not CEO interviews). This book is different. Readers get straight answers from the top to help them develop strategies and measure that really matters to those at the top.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this revised and updated edition of The New Social Learning, Tony Bingham and Marcia Conner dispel organisational myths and fears about social media. By sharing the success stories of socially engaged companies and people, they persuasively make the case for using social media to encourage knowledge transfer and real-time learning in a connected and engaging way.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In this revised and updated edition of The New Social Learning, Tony Bingham and Marcia Conner dispel organisational myths and fears about social media. By sharing the success stories of socially engaged companies and people, they persuasively make the case for using social media to encourage knowledge transfer and real-time learning in a connected and engaging way.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. If youre delving into e-learning and are coming up with more questions than answers, this guide is the high-level overview youve been looking for. In this book, e-learning development experts and educators Diane Elkins and Desiree Pinder deliver a comprehensive examination of the e-learning process from the ground up.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. It has never been more important to show examples of sales skills at work. The process to evaluate these skills is sometimes perceived as straightforward and routine, simply a matter of tracking the sales gains after the program has been conducted. But credibly Measuring the Success of Sales Training programs is a bit more involved than that. Experts in the practice of ROI measurement, Jack and Patricia Phillips have collected a new book of ROI case studies, with a focus on sales training programs. The case studies presented in this book demonstrate how to use of the ROI Methodology to properly measure the results of sales programs. These studies come from all over the world, in many different disciplines and concentrations, from financial services to the public sector. The use of the ROI Methodology addresses issues that are sometimes omitted from other casebooks. First, since many other factors influence sales, there must always be a step to isolate the effects of the sales training program on the sales (each study features this step). Second, when converting to monetary value, only the profit margins of increased sales must be used, not the sales themselves a mistake made by many. Third, the stream of monetary benefits for the increased profits must be conservative, usually representing only one year. Sponsors need a credible, conservative approach to measuring ROI one that meets these challenges. All of the case studies in this book will address these issues, providing examples and benchmarks for others to use to evaluate these important types of programs.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Leaders Open Doors presents a fresh and unique take on leadership that will benefit experienced leaders and those just starting their leadership journeys. With a little courage, anyone at any level can be a leader.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Leaders Open Doors presents a fresh and unique take on leadership that will benefit experienced leaders and those just starting their leadership journeys. With a little courage, anyone at any level can be a leader.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A strategic plan is central to a company's ability to make critical business decisions and develop a mission and vision that will inspire and excite employees, customers, partners, and shareholders. Part of the 10 Steps series, this book offers a process to help you overcome your fear and get your organization on the path to planned success.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Virtual classroom training is here to stay, and web and video conferencing is close to ubiquitous. Interact and Engage! offers strategies for captivating your live online audience. With more than 50 activities ranging from openers and icebreakers to closers, Kassy LaBorie and Thomas Stone present a framework for igniting online training programmes, meetings, and webinars.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Virtual classroom training is here to stay, and web and video conferencing is close to ubiquitous. Interact and Engage! offers strategies for captivating your live online audience. With more than 50 activities ranging from openers and icebreakers to closers, Kassy LaBorie and Thomas Stone present a framework for igniting online training programmes, meetings, and webinars.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Written by Fortune 100 executive Dan Gallagher, The Self-Aware Leader is a unique approach on how to become a more effective leader by increasing self-awareness in four pillars of leadership. By integrating the concepts of reinvention, servant leadership, and business transformation into a single framework that has been validated in research, The Self Aware Leader emphasises taking a calculated approach to change rather than merely reacting to change. The Self-Aware Leader also helps readers recognise three basic truths which are crucial to success within organisations: approaches to management have a shelf life; middle managers are frequently caught between ?a rock and a hard place?; and, with conservatism on the rise, becoming and remaining an effective leader is extremely complex. This book offers two key takeaways: 1) a new mental framework on leadership more appropriate for today?s business conditions; and 2) a functional, practical plan for putting the newly learned concepts presented into daily practice.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Does your organization make the most of its talented, dedicated leaders? If they aren't being used to inspire, mentor, coach, and train others, then it's time to help them - and your organization - reach their full potential.Leaders as Teachers serves as both a strategic and practical implementation guide, designed for use by learning and human resource professionals as well as business executives, executive coaches, and high-visibility leaders. You'll find a complete explanation of why the leaders-as-teachers approach works, with testimonials from individuals who have personally benefited from the program, and then you'll be provided with a thorough guide to creating your own program.No matter how large or small your organization may be, you can tailor the leaders-as-teachers approach to your situation. Use this book as a whole or in parts as you need them. It provides all the support materials - detailed plans, exercises, worksheets, sample training agendas - you'll need to establish your own leaders-as-teachers program.…