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"Human Competence is a must read for anyone wishing to become a true performance improvement professional." by Peter Dean -- International Society for Performance Improvement www.ispi.org

Human Competence stands out not just as a tribute to Dr. Gilbert's genius, but also as the best single source of ideas about Performance Technology. It is a must-have for anyone serious about changing the performance of individuals or organizations. -- Dick Lincoln, Centers for Disease Control

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"Human Competence stands not only as a tribute to Tom's genius, but also as the best single source of ideas about performance technology. It is a 'must have' for anyone serious about changing the performance of individuals or organizations."
—Dick Lincoln, Centers for Disease Control

"Human Competence is the crowning achievement of a most remarkable man. But more than that, it is the performance technologist's foundation. Read it with zest, but read it with the intent of learning as much as you possibly can."
—Odin Westgaard, Hale Associates

"Tom's work has given me the framework to help others in a powerful way—it is a big part of my message of respecting and valuing people at work."
—Elizabeth Guman, Performance Insights

"Human Competence is a must read for anyone wishing to become a true performance improvement professional."
—Peter Dean, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

"Among the ideas bulging from this classic work: performance exemplars, potential for improving performance, behavior-accomplishment distinction, performance matrix, ACORN troubleshooting test, performance audits, states, Worth = Value - Cost, knowledge maps, mediators, and job aids. The great accomplishments he left behind will continue to profit behavior analysis and performance improvement for a long, long time."
—Ogden Lindsley, Behavior Research Company

"Human Competence is probably the most borrowed and least returned book in my library. It's good to have it in print once more, so that I can keep replacing it, and rereading it for new insights from the original master of HPT."
—Rob Foshay, TRO Learning, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 380 pages
Publisher: Pfeiffer (March 1, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0961669012
ISBN-13: 978-0961669010
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Leisure, July 25, 2001

By	James A. McClure (San Francisco Bay Area, California) - See all my reviews

This unique perspective on human behavior provides a powerful and enjoyable set of tools to influence key issues at work. Thomas Gilbert provides a look at people that is based on empirical observations and the occurrence of functional relationships between our work behavior and that of others. It also takes into consideration the ecological variable effecting the execution of a business model and operationl.

He argues that competency is not a measure of knowledge, hardward, or dedication, it is a measure of worthy performance. Results that faciliate the acquisition of leisure or opportunity to pursue more meaningful or worthwhile activites are the best measure of competency.

This book will help any person at work who whats to succeed. It provides a perspective that will allow that person to improve their own an others performance at work. It will help any open minded person demonstrate their own competency.

It is excellent and profound.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent revision!, May 8, 2009

By	G. J. Vrazo "fixedgear" (Metro Detroit, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Human Competence: Engineering Worthy Performance (Essential Knowledge Resource) (Hardcover)

Excellent revision / update. The preface by Marilyn Gilbert and all the tributes make this an important and engaging read for everyone in the field (performance improvement & training). I would never get rid of my dog-earred original (1978) but I'm glad I made this purchase!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, changed my perspective on training, January 14, 2009

By	Chris Mcqueen "Instructor by Design" (Okemos, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Really enjoyed it. For me, the concept of Human Performance Technology really clicked. I would suggest it to any trainer, instructional designer, or manager.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The bible of HPI
This book is must-reading for those in learning, development, and human performance improvement.

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