The Accelerated Learning Handbook: A Creative Guide to Designing and Delivering Faster, More Effective Training Programs

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Discover how today's corporations are benefiting from accelerated learning to speed training time, improve results, and reduce costs.

Accelerated learning is the use of music, color, emotion, play, and creativity to involve the whole student and enliven the learning experience. The Accelerated Learning Handbook is the first definitive book to explain state-of-the-art accelerated learning techniques to trainers and teachers, and features 40 techniques designed to save money while producing far better results.

Leading expert Dave Meier provides an overview of the background and underlying principles of accelerated learning, and reviews the latest supporting research results. Training professionals will look to The Accelerated Learning Handbook to:

Improve the long-term value of training
Cut course development time by half
Discover tips for music- and computer-based learning

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Educational Trainer .......2006-11-10

This book is IDEAL for anyone who is going to train or teach anything. How to cut the fluff and deliver the required facts.

A refreshing approach to learning and training--I highly recommend it..........2006-11-03

I am not a professional trainer by trade. However, I was recently appointed training coordinator for my department. The Accelerated Learning Handbook has definitely helped me approach my job with a fresh perspective. The information, ideas, and techniques presented have enabled me to more effectively train those in my department as well as those in other functions. Before reading the AL Handbook, I thought all that was needed to effectively teach someone was simply to make sure all of my PowerPoint slides were logically put together. I now have a broader view of how people learn and a sold framework to use when putting together training materials on any topic. I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to engage the audience and create meaningful, effective training presentations.

Practical ideas for facilitators.......2006-02-21

I have worked with adult learners for more than fifteen years and have always tried to incorporate whole-brained, participative learning. This book provided some excellent theoretical background as well as a lot of new instantly usable ideas. I wasn't even all the way through before I applied a couple of the techniques and got an excellent response from my client.

excellent training tool.......2003-07-06

I was getting ready to prepare a training program for 44 persons when I read this book. Immediately! after I used the guidelines to prepare my session. Preparation was fast and easy -and fun! I really couldn't believe that it was that easy to apply and it has been one of my best sessions to date. I refer to it when I need a refresher or a new perspective. I definately reccomend this book for trainers who need to keep their material fresh and interesting (esp. in-house trainers).

Accelerated Learning Handbook.......2002-01-02

Finally, teachers and administrators have a useful tool to recharge their classrooms/schools. We have become so test oriented that many times we forget that the process of learning comes from the doing. The statement comes to mind that we utter with new approaches," When do I have the time to get it all in?". That is where the problem lies! We are so pressured with these new demands that we loose sight of what is important, the process. This book will give us a clearer picture of how we can recharge our teaching and can provide the key so we can use the ideas to change the way we teach or approach the students' learning who are in our care.

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A fine overview of the dynamics of interpersonal leadership.

Effective Coaching
Marshall J. Cook
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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ASIN: 0070718644

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Research proves that employees will work harder and produce more when they feel appreciated, valued, and understood. Easier said than done?

Effective Coaching explains how you can:
Apply good coaching methods in the workplace;
Quickly establish the discipline you need in a cooperative, non-threatening atmosphere
Instinctively use effective problem solving strategies in every situation

You know your company needs its employees. Make sure they know that. Management strategies and techniques presented in Effective Coaching will help you dramatically improve employee performance, and maximize the measurable value received from each employee.

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A fine overview of the dynamics of interpersonal leadership........1999-04-03

After reading the book Effective Coaching, by Marshall J. Cook, I now have some helpful insights about the role of coaching. I initially wanted to see how closely the role of coach and mentor was, and decided to see if this could help make that distinction. As I soon discovered the many hats that coaches wear, I began to see that all the "hats" started to look very similar. Coaching and mentoring are similarly focused disciplines.

Coaching is not about control; it is empowerment, and leading by example. The role of coach is very dynamic. Many good intentions drive a coach to reach the learner, and depending on what situations are presented, the coach must be prepared and skilled to handle it. This book illustrates effective coaching techniques through the use of various scenarios.

The chapters are organized into sub groups of the different roles a coach can be. "As a coach, you must be problem solver, trainer, teacher, mentor and corrector." Some of the skills covered are good questioning, being a good listener, problem solving, addressing change, overcoming obstacles, and valuable communication strategies. Plus bonus principles for good coaching and good living. All chapters have smart management tips that incorporate these skills to help you avoid potential real-life roadblocks and to put you into the Coach's and learner's perspectives.

Throughout the book, the margins have helpful keys to the terms and the author has flavored each chapter with cases that relate to the chapter's theme. I enjoyed the voice the author used to express himself in each chapter. You find yourself quickly acknowledging the main points that are introduced. Each chapter concludes with a coach's checklist where all the pertinent points are restated. This is a book that I have underlined and highlighted for future reference.

The NTL Handbook of Organization Development and Change: Principles, Practices, and Perspectives
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Superb overview of modern Organization Development

The NTL Handbook of Organization Development and Change: Principles, Practices, and Perspectives

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ASIN: 078797773X

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The NTL Handbook of Organization Development and Change is an essential tool for both practitioners and students who want to know how to effectively bring about meaningful and sustainable change in organizations. Featuring contributions from leading practitioners, academics, and scholars in the field, each chapter comprehensively explores a key aspect of organization development including core theories and methods, OD in the international and world setting, practical applications, the future of OD, and many others. Co-published with the NTL Institute, a long-time leader and champion for the field, The NTL Handbook of Organization Development and Change boasts an extensive range of knowledge, experience, and methods integrated by a philosophical system that underscores the vital mission of OD as well as provides expert guidance in the art and science of making organizational development and change work.

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Superb overview of modern Organization Development.......2006-03-19

Edited collections at this price point can be a problem. But compared to its competitors, this NTL Handbook is an outstanding volume, written by some of the biggest names in OD for practitioners at all levels. Great value after you get over the sticker shock.

As a skimmed the book I was amazed by the new insights that leapt out at me, by the clear, jargon-free writing (relatively, after all it's a professional book) and by the generous references and citations. History, ethics, techniques, it's all there. While the formatting of tables is sometimes inconvenient (I found myself turning the book sideways more than I should have had to), it's a small price to pay for the comprehensiveness of the treatment.

My only disappointments were the two chapters on large group interventions. One covers the familiar territory the familiar way (refer to the books you already own). The other gives a partial account of the newest, technology-enabled 'town meetings' without grounding the story in the theory of why they work (or should) and how cost-effective they are as OD interventions, as opposed to political rallys. The rest of the book is fresh and new, even of topics that we practitioners think we know like the back of our hand. I marvelled at the new life some chapters breathed into traditional material.

This book from NTL Institute should be in every consultant's library, as a refresher and, more important, as a source of new inspiration as you work with organizations and the people in them.

Principles of Human Resource Development

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Very useful information.

Principles of Human Resource Development
Jerry W. Gilley , Steven A. Eggland , Ann Maycunich Gilley , and Ann Maycunich
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ASIN: 0738206040

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The definitive introduction to the field of human resource development-fully updated and revised for a new generation of teachers, students, and practitioners.

In this fully revised and updated edition of Principles of Human Resource Development, the authors present a rigorous and comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of HRD. They provide the building blocks of human resource development and illustrate the relationships among all the components that constitute the field. Showcasing the various roles and practices of HRD-including organizational learning, instructional design, program planning and evaluation, and internal consulting-they identify concrete ways to improve the HRD practice in order to raise its visibility and enhance its credibility within the organization. An all-in-one resource, this book will be indispensable for educators, students, and human resource professionals alike.

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Very useful information........1998-03-30

A very good guide to the discipline of Human Resource Development.

Workplace Learning: Principles and Practice (The Professional Practices in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning Series)

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A point-by-point analysis that combines theory with gathered data and years of practical experience

Workplace Learning: Principles and Practice (The Professional Practices in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning Series)
Robert W. Rowden
Manufacturer: Krieger Publishing Company
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ASIN: 1575242680
Release Date: 2006-10-01

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This book intends to expand the perception of learning in the workplace and refocus the efforts of HRD practitioners and adult educators to cover all types of learning--beyond formal training to include informal and incidental learning. While integrating theory and practice about the process of how adults acquire the knowledge and skills that help them perform their jobs better, the book also examines the context within which adults form communities of practice, presenting such concepts as knowledge management and the learning organization. It is designed to help the novice as well as more experienced trainers, adult educators, and others develop workplaces conducive to learning.

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A point-by-point analysis that combines theory with gathered data and years of practical experience.......2007-01-06

Author Robert W. Rowden, Ph.D., applies his numerous credentials, including his service to Mercer University-Atlanta as an Associate Professor of Human Resources/Management, in Workplace Learning: Principles and Practice, an in-depth exploration of learning in the workplace written especially for HRD practitioners and adult educators in the dynamic modern world. Designed to help trainers and adult educators of all experience levels develop workplaces that foster learning, Workplace Learning covers environmental factors, individual and group dimensions of workplace learning, how to move from training to workplace learning, the future of workplace learning, and more. A point-by-point analysis that combines theory with gathered data and years of practical experience, Workplace Learning is a useful resource especially for trainers and adult educators in fields such as computer science and cutting-edge medicine, that are constantly being reinvented and transformed by the latest modern discoveries.

Human Relations: Principles and Practices

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A Good Text on People Skills & Relationship Building!

Human Relations: Principles and Practices
Barry L. Reece , and Rhonda Brandt
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ASIN: 0618214356

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A brief version of Effective Human Relations, this text incorporates Reece/Brandt's innovative Total Person approach to the field—addressing interdependent personal traits in relation to workplace behavior. The authors offer a holistic perspective on how improved physical fitness, self-awareness, integrity, emotional control and other factors may positively impact employees at work. While much of the material comes from the comprehensive text, Reece and Brandt have carefully edited this textbook to focus on the immediate, personal application of human relations principles and practices.

Expanded coverage of human relations in the Information Age combines fundamental concepts and new practices essential for success in the current economy—including "Communicating via Technology" and a new case entitled "Cyber-Surveillance: Big Brother Is Watching!" in Chapter 2, and "The Age of Information Mandates Attitude Changes" in Chapter 5.
Human Relations in Action boxed inserts highlight real-world examples, including "Civility Under Siege," "Avoiding the Things That Annoy," and "Tools for Tolerance."
Reece and Brandt have revamped the text to feature the latest information on diversity—including age, income level, education, and communication style in addition to race, ethnicity, and nationality.

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A Good Text on People Skills & Relationship Building!.......2001-04-04

A very useful reference text for understanding people skills and relationships in your workplace and at home! The coverage is fairly extensive at an introductory level. It covers the key topics of inter-personal communication, self-esteem, values, ethical choices, attitudes, professionalism, diversity, managing conflict and emotional control. Key concepts like worker behaviour and how they are influenced are explained in relatively easy to understand manner. It also covers briefly topics like trust and self-disclosure. A must read for those who are in industries and work that requires dealing with people! Even the 'house-person' will find some ideas applicable to their situation and circumstances. The book is applicable globally though illustrations may be American, I am confident, others experience similar situations in their respective countries.

How to Grow Leaders: The Seven Key Principles of Effective Development

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How to Grow Leaders: The Seven Key Principles of Effective Development
John Adair
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A prescription for leadership development that answers vital questions about leadership training
John Adair transformed the world's understanding of how leadership works. Now this world-renowned authority unleashes his secret of business success: Excellence of leadership on strategic, operational and team levels. Beginning with an exploration of leadership and moving on to his seven steps to growing leaders, Adair provides unique insight into the heart of leadership, helping readers discover skills in themselves and in those around them. Thought-provoking and highly readable, How to Grow Leaders is a vital addition to the debate on leadership.
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The Eco Principle: Ecology and Economics in Symbiosis

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The Eco Principle: Ecology and Economics in Symbiosis
Arthur Lyon Dahl
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At a time when most societies have lost any sense of direction, here is a book that explains why present economic and political systems are not working. Arthur Dahl offers creative new thinking for those with an interest in economics and development, new perspectives for environmentalists in the application of ecological analysis to economic and social problems, and explanations of the critical linkage between religious beliefs and our social and environmental crises. He introduces the notion of the Eco to describe a world which in reality comprises inter-acting, dynamic and constantly changing systems.

Sport Management: Principles, Applications, Skill Development

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Sport Management: Principles, Applications, Skill Development
Robert N. Lussier , and David C. Kimball
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Sports Management provides a concise introduction to the principles of management as they apply to sport organizations (both amateur and professional) and to sport-related businesses of all types (e.g., sporting goods retailers, facilities management, broadcasting, etc.). Lussier and Kimball take a hands-on approach to the study of management, employing a three pronged approach: principles, applications, and skill development, to equip learners with the requisite managerial skills to build productive careers in the sport industry.

Collaborative Program Planning: Principles, Practices, and Strategies (Professional Practices in Adult Education and Human Resource Development Series)

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Collaborative Program Planning: Principles, Practices, and Strategies (Professional Practices in Adult Education and Human Resource Development Series)
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A growing concern with performance outcomes of adult and continuing education programs has created motivation for collaboration with organizations whose primary purpose may not be education. By developing partnership relationships, these organizations can more effectively design programs to foster transfer of learning from programs to practice. How not-for-profit organizations collaborate to develop and present adult and continuing education programs is the unifying theme in this book. It also provides guidance for those in adult and continuing education and related areas who must work with other organizations. In a sense, it is both a road map on what factors to examine as collaborative arrangements are considered and a guide developed from practice-based data. This text is intended for those professionals working in the areas of education, local government, parks and recreation, health care, economic development agencies, and social service agencies. It may also be used as required reading material for undergraduate and graduate courses that prepare professionals for practice.

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