What is training? How do we do it well?

Summary:

Basics of training for supervisors and their employees. Includes developing training plans and programs.

Answer:

This item is no longer maintained. See http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/faq/374-225/48-68

Ed. 3/13/09

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Free Management Library provides basic, comprehensive information in the following categories:
- Preparation for Training
- - - Basic Terms
- - - Reasons and Benefits
- - - Basics to Know About Adult Learning
- - - Basic Requirements of Learners
- - - Basic Requirements of Supervisor
- Ways to View Training and Development
- - - Informal/Formal and Self-/Other-Directed
- - - Strong Value of Self-Directed Learning in the Workplace
- - - Various Ideas for Learning Activities
- Overview of Formal Training Process
- Systematic, Formal Approaches
- - - Analysis (Identifying Training Goals)
- - - Designing Methods and Materials
- - - Developing Methods and Materials
- - - Implementing Training
- - - - - - Selecting a Trainer
- - - - - - If Supervisor Does Training
- - - Evaluating Training
- Employee Training Programs
- Employee Orientation
- Suggestions to Enrich Training and Development Plans
- Framework for Training and Development Plan
See http://www.mapnp.org/library/trng_dev/trng_dev.htm

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Posted 8/19/99 -- CM; keywords modified, September 2, 1999 -- CM; combined with another similar item 3/13/09 -- PB