Everything You Ever Needed to Know about Training: A One-Stop Shop for Everyone Interested in Training, Learning and Development [Paperback]

Kaye Thorne (Author), David Mackey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2007

The role of trainer has evolved in recent years to include internal consultant, learning adviser, facilitator of learning, e-learning designer and workplace coach, and as a result there is now a need for professional trainers to be able to identify their contribution to organizational performance. Now in its fourth edition, Everything You Ever Needed to Know about Training highlights the main stages of identifying, designing, and delivering learning and development programs. It provides key points to help the reader assimilate the concepts quickly and develop individual pathways to learning, and it incorporates new information on areas such as employer branding and how to become an employer of choice. Complete with detailed appendices that include checklists and surveys, evaluation forms, recommended reading and useful website addresses, it is the perfect tool for beginners and those who want to lead in the field of training and development.

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"The sheer volume of information makes this a valuable resource for trainers, and for companies that already conduct training or are considering implementing it." -- getAbstract.com

About the Author

Kay Thorne is a well respected talent coach and management consultant, and founder of a consulting firm based in the UK with associate partnerships in the US and Australia.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 242 pages
• Publisher: Kogan Page; 4th edition (September 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749450088
• ISBN-13: 978-0749450083
• Product Dimensions: 1 x 6.2 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,276,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Classic guide to fine-tuning your training program, December 2, 2008

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This review is from: Everything You Ever Needed to Know about Training: A One-Stop Shop for Everyone Interested in Training, Learning and Development (Paperback)

As the title suggests, this book, leaves no stone unturned. From checking the thermostat in the training room to motivating and engaging employees, authors Kaye Thorne and David Mackey cover every detail of how to set up successful training programs. Good companies build strong cultures based on shared values, fairness, open communication and a desire to develop the best employees. Thorne and Mackey urge you to take an honest look at your organization, and strive to create an environment in which employees are enthusiastic and anxious to apply the new skills they've learned. That will enable you to develop an employer brand that resonates with workers and consumers, and sets an example for your peers. Although the book does not have a great deal of original material, the sheer volume of information makes this a valuable resource for trainers, and for companies that already conduct training or are considering implementing it. getAbstract believes that every training professional can benefit from this book, though it seems particularly well suited for those who are new to the field.