All Learning is Self-Directed [Paperback]

Daniel R. Tobin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 10, 2000

Build on the idea that organizations and their employees are increasingly comfortable with the idea that learning and skills development are the responsibility of the individual worker. This volume is designed to help organizations and their HR and training groups take maximum advantage of the trend toward an independent, self-directed learner workforce. You'll learn how to develop new organizational and individual employee development strategies to meet workplace challenges.

Editorial Reviews

Review

At a time when technology is making it possible for people everywhere to take charge of their own learning, Tobin's book is an important reminder that companies cannot abdicate their responsibilities to the process. The 'what ifs?' are thought provoking and the learning assignments in each chapter not only model the new paradigm of learning; but offer practical actions that can be taken right away." -- John Cone', Vice President, Dell Learning, Dell Computer Corporation

This book presents a unique and powerful set of recommendations about the technology, management approach, and organizational culture that are necessary to provide a solid foundation for self-directed learning in the workplace. Tobin provides both a critical assessment and an inspiring vision of this powerful trend in our industry. -- Diane M. Gayeski, Ph.D., Principal, OmniCom Associates, and Professor of Organizational Communication, Learning, and Design at Ithaca College

This book should be required reading for all training professionals. Chapters 6 and 7 in particular address some of the most pressing questions facing CEO's and training departments alike; that is, what is the role of technology and how do we balance the use of available training methods to improve the company's bottom line results? Daniel Tobin once again provides worthwhile tools and observations that allow the reader to make intelligent decisions for their company. -- Mark S. Koskiniemi, Vice President, Human Resources, Buckman Laboratories International, Inc.

About the Author

Dan Tobin is the dean of Getronics Virtual University. He is also the president of Corporate Learning Strategies, an independent consulting organization dedicated to helping HR and training organizations align their work more closely with their companies' strategic business directions and expand their repertoires from traditional training activities to a more encompassing model of employee and organizational learning.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: ASTD (February 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562861336
• ISBN-13: 978-1562861339
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #980,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dan Tobin is an author, consultant, and coach on corporate learning strategies and leadership development programs. With more than 30 years of experience in the learning and development field, Dan has founded two corporate universities, worked as vice president of program design and development at the American Management Association, and given workshops and keynotes on five continents.

Dan's current focus, based on his new book, Feeding Your Leadership Pipeline: How to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders in Small and Mid-Sized Companies, is on helping smaller companies (typically with 1,000 to 5,000 employees) prepare their next generation of leaders.

Learn more about my latest book and read my blog at http://nextgenerationofleaders.com.

Are you involved in developing your organization's next generation of leaders? Join the discussion on the Linked In discussion group: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Blueprint for Organizations Adopting eLearning, July 10, 2000

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This review is from: All Learning is Self-Directed (Paperback)

I highly recommend "All Learning Is Self-Directed".

It is very timely given the interest in distance learning, web-based training, and the Internet as a delivery medium for all types of education. When leaders like John Chambers of Cisco say "eLearning is the next Killer App", "eLearning will make email look like a rounding error", and "the Internet and learning are the great equalizers", organizations have to take notice.

This book provides a blueprint of what an organization has to do to create a "positive learning environment". It addresses the roles of senior management, middle management, trainers, and learners in adapting to "independent, self-directed learning". It's just under 200 pages and an easy read.

Please feel free to contact me at [e-mail].