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Training

Workplace Literacy: Are Your Employees Making the Grade?

 By Christina Morfeld - This article describes the business drivers behind workplace literacy programs and provides practical advice for getting started. (Added: 14-Sep-2002 Hits: 944 )

Ineffective Training Kills the Bottom Line.(corporate training)

 By USA Today - American corporations spend billions of dollars annually on employee training, notes Clinton O. Longenecker, University of Toledo (Ohio) professor of management, but in many cases the training engaged in may fall short. Instead of training for the purpose of becoming more competitive, it actually is having a detrimental impact on the bottom line. (Added: 31-Jan-2001 Hits: 1501 )

Cognitive Teaching Models chapter

 By Brent Wilson - Specifically, the purposes of the chapter are to: 1. Argue that the development and validation of teaching models is a legitimate research method, and has been an important vehicle for advancing knowledge in learning and instruction. 2. Show how the development of cognitive teaching models compares to the development of traditional ID theory. 3. Review a number of cognitive teaching models, and discuss a few in detail. (Added: 18-Jun-2002 Hits: 4936 )

Our Dinner Theatre - Spice of the Month

 By Anne Thornley-Brown, President, The Training Oasis, Inc. - "Spice up your training" with acting, improvisational techniques and secrets from the world of theatre (live and movies). (Added: 1-Jun-2001 Hits: 968 )

Bogus Research Uncovered

 By NA - Recommended! Some excellent examples of research oft quoted, myths, etc, that were never true, were manufactured or are otherwise bogus, and related to workplace issues. (Added: 3-Jun-2003 Hits: 644 )

Diversity Central - Diversity Practitioners - Tips and Techniques

 By Rowe and Gardenswartz - Those of us who have been in the training business for a long time know that having a relevant, well crafted agenda is necessary, but not sufficient for a first rate learning experience. Much of what shapes the classroom environment happens before participants ever walk in the door, creating positive expectations and minimizing resistance. The following considerations in three different areas can help you achieve your desired training results by taking proactive steps. (Added: 19-Feb-2001 Hits: 1180 )

Sub Categories About Training :
Distance Or Computer Mediated (8)
Articles on distance education, or other media mediated instruction.
Games Icebreakers Activities (21)
Links to descriptions of free training games, icebreakers and activities you can use in your training programs
(Icebreakers Energizers) (Suggested Books)
Training Needs Assessment (5)
Training needs assessments are crucial in ensuring that training yields a return on investment and is not wasted. Learn how to conduct a needs assessment from these resources.
Training Return On Investment (4)
Articles related to ROI or return on investment for training

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