The Learning Alliance: Systems Thinking in Human Resource Development (Jossey Bass Business and Management Series) (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

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"A very useful and helpful book. Particularly valuable in highlighting how training can and should be related to organizational and business goals." (Leonard Nadler, professor emeritus, The George Washington University)

"The essential message of this bookthat training has value only when it impacts performanceis key to U.S. businesses competing in the new economic world order." (Dr. Geary Rummler, The Rummler-Brache Group)

Product Description

Through numerous examples, this guide illustrates how you and your managers can work together to combine and implement systems technology with just-in-time and just-enough-learning strategies.

Step-by-step guidance and hands-on tools help you to:

• Implement each stage of the training process?from goal setting to follow-up and maintenance
• Produce and sustain measurable, consistently effective results

Plus, you'll get a comprehensive checklist for conducting an organizational training audit and getting started. Use this guide to get your organization's systems on track today!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 188 pages
• Publisher: Pfeiffer; 1 edition (August 30, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555427111
• ISBN-13: 978-1555427115
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #584,664 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for people who lead training activities., February 28, 1998

By A Customer

A must-read for anyone who leads training activities in the organiation. Based on the idea of systems thinking--that there is an interdependency among parts within a system--the authors criticize Training Departments for isolating their activities from their business partners. The Impact Map is an excellent tool for ensuring that training activities are aligned with business strategy and helps internal and external training consultants provide training solutions that add value. A quick read with provocative themes.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive and consise guide for the future of training, June 24, 1997

By A Customer

As someone new to the field of "training" I found this book to be an excellent reference guide. It may be short, but it certainly is "sweet." If you're concerned with making sure the training events you offer in your company add value to the organization then I'd highly recommend Dr. Brinkerhoff's and Mr. Gill's work.