Trainers Tool Kit - Softcover

Charney, Cyril; Conway, Kathy; Charney, Cy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0814479448 ISBN 13: 9780814479445

Publisher: AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, 1998

Synopsis

Harried trainers may need a quick refresher on a training topic. Harried managers who are suddenly asked to train need a quick overview of all the critical training topics. This book provides handy answers for both. In an easy look-up, A-Z format, it supplies instant information and guidance on 80 training topics, with hundreds of ready-to-use techniques for nearly every situation.

Each brief chapter provides valuable nuggets of here's-how information. The training topics covered are both "hard" and "soft," including:

* the principles of learning * budgeting for training * costs and benefits * using consultants * coaching * when to use case studies * handling difficult learners * ice breakers * etiquette * evaluating training * facilitation tips * flipchart do's and don'ts * choosing media * learning contracts * mentoring * needs analysis * on-the-job training * using overheads * presentation skills * using humor * overcoming resistance * rewards and recognition * training materials

About this title

Book Description:

"The Trainer’s Tool Kit has long been a valued guide for trainers and managers in need of a quick refresher. Now completely updated with hundreds of ready-to-use techniques, the book is still the perfect resource for new trainers, managers who are suddenly asked to train, and training professionals in need of a quick refresher. Comprehensive and arranged in an easy-reference format, The Trainer’s Tool Kit, Second Edition, supplies instant guidance specifically designed to make any training task easier and more efficient. The book gives you concise, easy-to-digest nuggets of information you can put to use even at a moment’s notice. You’ll find here’s-how-to-do-it information on need-to-know training topics including:

* the principles of learning * budgeting for training * when to use case studies * handling difficult participants * icebreakers * facilitation tips * flipchart do’s and don’ts * learning contracts * overcoming resistance * rewards and recognition

Now even easier to use, completely updated, and containing all the practical information included in the first edition, the book also includes expanded coverage of retention programs such as mentoring and career and succession planning. Taking a fresh look at a broad range of ideas, The Trainer’s Tool Kit, Second Edition, shows how to achieve significant performance improvements through effective training."

About the Author:

CY CHARNEY (Toronto, ON) heads his own consulting firm specializing in organizational performance improvement. He is the author of three books, including The Manager's Tool Kit (Amacom). KATHY CONWAY (Toronto, ON) is president of Virtual Communications and a human resources professional with nearly 25 years' experience. She is an active writer and speaker.

About this edition

• Publisher: AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0814479448
• ISBN 13: 9780814479445
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 213