Showing posts with label Donald J. Ford. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Donald J. Ford. Show all posts

1/25/2010

Review of Bottom-line Training: Performance-based Results (Paperback)

Written for Training Professionals and Executives, this book will help you measure the results of training and apply best practices and proven solutions.In the world of Training and Development, this book is well organized and insightful.This book is somewhat technical, and should be read by those who already have some familiarity with the subject.Ford supplies a thorough and insightful overview of measurement techniques and settles on the ADDIE model (from Instructional Systems Design) as a best practice to organize efforts to measure the effectiveness of training.In addition to providing a literature review of most of the popular design and analysis tools in use in the world of corporate training today, the book also has a valuable 30 page appendix including 16 instructional design tools (deliverables)- templates for designing budgets, sample participant reaction surveys, sample test specifications, etc.


Product Description
Bottom-line Training gives you the know-how to produce bottom-line performance results with your training and development programs.The book will provide3 you with the tools to train employees thoroughly and effectively so they can significantly contribute to your company's success.Today, training and development programs must prove their worth and Bottom-line Training guides you step by step through the analysis, design, implementation and evaluation process.Bottom-line Training will boost your company's own bottom line with successful training and development programs that will increase your organization's efficiency, performance and financial and strategic results.

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1/14/2010

Review of Bottom-Line Training: How to design and implement successful programs that boost profits (Improving Human Performance Series) [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

Ford successfully explains how to show bottom-line results for the five phases of improving human performance - analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation.The text is divided into these five areaswith detailed information on how to implement each.Definitions clarifysubtle differences, such as the difference between needs analysis and needsassessment.Comparisons of widely accepted practices are also helpful inallowing the reader to select the best method for their project.This bookis a "must" on every trainer's/performance analyst's shelf!

Product Description
'Bottom-Line Training' gives you the crucial information you'll need to produce bottom-line results with your training and development program.

This book provides you with the tools to train employees thoroughly and effectively so they can significantly contribute to your company's success.
Today, training and development programs must prove their worth and 'Bottom-Line Training' guides you step by step through the design and implementation process. It clearly shows you how to:
* analyze the true needs of your clients
* design training programs that are tailored for your company's needs
* develop the program, determining the best style of training for your audience
* implement the program, using the most appropriate delivery techniques
* evaluate the results for both the trainees and the business

'Bottom-Line Training' will help you boost your company's own bottom line with successful training and development programs that will increase your organization's performance, along with its financial and strategic goals.

From the Publisher
This book provides you with the tools to train employees thoroughly and effectively so they can significantly contribute to your company's success.Today, training and development programs must prove their worth and 'Bottom-Line Training' guides you step by step through the design and implementation process. It clearly shows you how to:-analyze the true needs of your clients -design training programs that are tailored for your company's needs -develop the program, determining the best style of training for your audience -implement the program, using the most appropriate delivery techniques -evaluate the results for both the trainees and the business'Bottom-Line Training' will help you boost your company's own bottom line with successful training and development programs that will increase your organization's performance, along with its financial and strategic goals.

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