Building Effective Technical Training: How to Develop Hard Skills Within Organizations [Hardcover]

William J. Rothwell (Author), Joseph A. Benkowski (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0787955957 | ISBN-13: 978-0787955953 | Publication Date: February 28, 2002

Building Effective Technical Training is a hands-on guidebook written by William J. Rothwell and Joseph A. Benkowski-- two experts in the field of technical training-- that includes a wealth of information, guidelines, and suggestions for creating and implementing technical training programs for organizations of all types and sizes. In addition, the book is filled with real-life examples and proven techniques from successful technical trainings and includes the authors' own lessons learned from professional lives dedicated to training.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book apart from others is that it includes information on issues of special interest to technical trainers. Whether you're new to the field of technical training or have many years of experience, this book will help you to improve the performance in your organization."
— Kevin P. Weaver, senior instructional systems designer, The Forum Corporation, an FT Knowledge Company

"A must-read for all training professionals. The authors have provided a well balanced mix of theory, experience, and case studies for every situation a trainer may encounter. From executive strategic planning to working with unions, it's all here."
— Steve Yahr, senior staff logistics engineer, Fortune 500 Company

From the Publisher

"This book apart from others is that it includes information on issues of special interest to technical trainers. Whether you're new to the field of technical training or have many years of experience, this book will help you to improve the performance in your organization."
— Kevin P. Weaver, senior instructional systems designer, The Forum Corporation, an FT Knowledge Company

"A must-read for all training professionals. The authors have provided a well balanced mix of theory, experience, and case studies for every situation a trainer may encounter. From executive strategic planning to working with unions, it's all here."
— Steve Yahr, senior staff logistics engineer, Fortune 500 Company

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Pfeiffer (February 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787955957
• ISBN-13: 978-0787955953
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,717,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

William J. Rothwell, Ph.D., SPHR (1951-present) was born in Springfield, IL. His website is www.rothwell-associates.com, and you can see his videos on YouTube by searching on YouTube for WilliamJRothwell. He is currently a professor at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus and is also President of Rothwell & Associates, Inc, a consulting firm. He is a frequent conference keynote speaker and seminar presenter. His wife is Marcelina V. Rothwell, President of Greenhills Village Retirement and Assisted Living Residence in State College, PA (see http://www.greenhillsvillage.com/). His daughter is Candice S. Rothwell and his son his Froilan Perucho. Reach William at [e-mail].

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!, July 29, 2002

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"luik22" (Elk Mound, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building Effective Technical Training: How to Develop Hard Skills Within Organizations (Hardcover)

"Building effective technical training: How to develop hard skills within organizations" by Rothwell and Benkowski is intended for any worker who must apply devices (such as PC's, software) that "govern them and their work", engineers and workers who apply special knowledge in manufacturing settings, and MIS professionals who apply knowledge in high-tech companies. The organization of the book is logical walking the reader through the contents of this resource. Their "Lessons Learned" chapter (Part V) is particularly well done. The added bonus of a CD-ROM and Appendices (specifically IV) enhance an already highly useable text making it easier for those of us who straddle both the practitioner and academic worlds.

0 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A browse review, May 8, 2002

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philip onuoha (Jamaica) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building Effective Technical Training: How to Develop Hard Skills Within Organizations (Hardcover)

I could not review the book because I have not seen or read it. In any case the cover and the title appear to be very good for particularly employers who may want high productivity from their employees and also for the employees who more often want more responsibility and advancements either in their present posts or to higher ones. The prints (electronic)appear reader-friendly.