I.T. Trainer's Pocketbook

I.T. Trainer's Pocketbook
Author: Jooli Atkins
Publisher: Management Pocketbooks
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2015-09-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1907077642

The I.T. Trainer's Pocketbook explains training needs analysis and how adults learn, including the different learning styles, The IT Trainer's Pocketbook then looks at the vital practical areas of preparation, including what to do when your equipment won't work or when you have too many delegates. There is also advice about how much you need to know before training others (with a formula to help you calculate). Handling difficult participants (e.g. technophobes) and coping with delegates with vastly different skill levels are amongst the classic IT problems the author considers. With plenty of advice on ways to set up the training room, on learner-centred training techniques and on how to introduce creativity and vitality within a potentially static environment, this pocketbook will transform your IT training.

The Trainer's Pocketbook

The Trainer's Pocketbook
Author: John Townsend
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781579220204

With international sales now exceeding 40,000 copies, this best seller by John Townsend takes a succinct, practical approach to all aspects of structuring and delivering a training course or seminar. It covers learning theory, learning environment, techniques for opening and closing the session, the right equipment and how to use it, preparation, delivery and group exercises.

Personal Trainer Pocketbook

Personal Trainer Pocketbook
Author: Jonathan Goodman
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-01-28
Genre: Personal trainers
ISBN: 9781505839791

"From the author of the highly acclaimed, Ignite the Fire: The Secrets to Building a Successful Personal Training Career comes a handy reference guide that answers all of your questions about personal training."--Amazon.com.

Facilitator's Pocketbook

Facilitator's Pocketbook
Author: John Townsend
Publisher: Management Pocketbooks
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2014-09-04
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1908284056

The 'facilitraining rainbow' won't lead you to a pot of gold but it will enable you to decide on the most suitable approach for your next facilitation session. This innovative decision-making model is central to The Facilitator's Pocketbook - a comprehensive guide covering all stages of facilitation, from planning through to implementation. Interpersonal skills (including attitudes and values) and session skills (including energising and problem solving) are dealt with at length. This second edition contains significant new material, notably the addition of a detailed case study and examples of six typical facilitation sessions. "John and Paul provide a quick route to a practical understanding of facilitation. This book should be compulsory reading for all managers handling change." Teresa Kilmartin, Executive Manager Training & Development, Irish Life Assurance plc "This book is the perfect illustration of what facilitation is all about - making things easy. Reflecting on the methods, skills and techniques described, it is easy to understand what it takes to become a skilled facilitator. Read it and you will undoubtedly do it better and get better results!" Karin Priarollo, Director, Human Resources, Novartis Consumer Health

The Training Needs Analysis Pocketbook

The Training Needs Analysis Pocketbook
Author: Paul Donovan
Publisher: Pocketbooks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Employees
ISBN: 9781903776247

Shockingly, 90 per cent of all training is a waste of time according to one US investigation, either because the training is not transferred into the workplace, or the training design/delivery is poor or the participants are unable/unwilling to learn.

Trainer's Pocketbook

Trainer's Pocketbook
Author: John Townsend
Publisher: Management Pocketbooks
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2014-08-15
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1908284315

The Trainer's Pocketbook - the title that launched Management Pocketbooks and with worldwide sales approaching 100,000 copies! - has been fully updated and is now available in its 11th edition. This best-seller takes a succinct, practical approach to all aspects of structuring and delivering a training course or workshop. It covers learning theory, learning environment, techniques for opening and closing the session, the right equipment and how to use it, preparation, delivery and group activities. Author John Townsend writes: "This new edition has been totally revised in light of the advances in training technology, especially in the audio-visual field, but retains all the still-valid classics that have made it a favourite with trainers all over the world for so many years. And in comes lots of fun interactive stuff you can do on the web in front of the class - dreams come true for veteran trainers like me!" "As always, this new edition of the Trainer's Pocketbook is a must-have resource for any traner. The new additions are insightful and complete an already indispensable guide to training practice. I love it!" Fabbio Grassi, Executtive Learning Director, IMI, Ireland

Learning Needs Analysis Pocketbook

Learning Needs Analysis Pocketbook
Author: Paul Donovan
Publisher: Management Pocketbooks
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2015-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1908284374

Ninety percent of all training is a waste of time (reveals a US investigation) either because the training is not transferred into the workplace, or the training design/delivery is poor or the participants are unable/unwilling to learn. The Learning Needs Analysis Pocketbook will ensure that your people development solutions are tied to the organisation's strategic plans and objectives. The authors simplify the analysis process and demonstrate that it can be strategic, rewarding, career-enhancing and, even, fun! The book is divided into three sections: 1. The Six Windows: a method of looking into the organisation to identify the most pressing and results-oriented learning needs. 2. The 10 Point Training Plan: the document, spreadsheet or wall chart where you can record all your notes from the learning needs investigation and plan for each training course or event. 3. The Tool Box: to help you do a great job at every step of the process.

The Pocketbook for PACES

The Pocketbook for PACES
Author: Rupa Bessant
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 753
Release: 2012-05-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0191629650

This book provides an easily portable yet comprehensive guide to the PACES examination. It includes all of the most relevant clinical information for the PACES exam supplemented by tips supplied by the highly experienced chapter authors. The main aim of the book is to consolidate candidates' theoretical knowledge and help them apply it to the clinical examination scenario. In addition the book forms an excellent pocket reference for trainees in acute medicine, accident and emergency medicine, anaesthetics and critical care and general practice.

Trainers pocketbook

Trainers pocketbook
Author: John Townsend
Publisher: Pocketbooks
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2018-06-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1907077499

A pocketful of tips and techniques for trainers, teachers, instructors and group leaders

Training Evaluation Pocketbook

Training Evaluation Pocketbook
Author: Paul Donovan
Publisher: Management Pocketbooks
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1908284358

The 2nd edition of the Training Evaluation Pocketbook explains - succinctly, visually and with abundant informative examples - how to measure training results. In order to 'demystify' the process of evaluating training events, the pocketbook identifies nine possible outcomes to measure: reaction to training, satisfaction with the way training was organised, knowledge acquisition, skills improvement, attitude shift, behaviour change, organisational results, return on investment and psychological capital. The book's authors are Paul Donovan and John Townsend who have also jointly written three other titles in the Pocketbook Series, namely: Facilitator's, Training Needs Analysis and Transfer of Learning.