Strategic Training and Development
First Edition
- Robyn A. Berkley - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- David M. Kaplan - Saint Louis University, USA
Courses:
Training & Development
Training & Development
August 2019 | 456 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
People are the most important resource for today's organizations. Organizations must invest in their employees to sustain a competitive advantage and achieve their strategic objectives. Strategic Training and Development translates theory and research into best practices for improving employee knowledge, skills, and behaviors in the workplace. Authors Robyn A. Berkley and David M. Kaplan take a holistic and experiential approach, providing ample practice opportunities for students. A strong focus on technology, ethics, legal issues, diversity and inclusion, and succession helps prepare students to succeed in today’s business environment.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction to Training and Development
CHAPTER 1 • Training and Development Strategy
CHAPTER 2 • Legal Issues in Training and Development
CHAPTER 3 • Needs Analysis
CHAPTER 4 • Learning Theories
CHAPTER 5 • Training Evaluation: Reaction and Learning
CHAPTER 6 • Training Evaluation: Transfer and Results
CHAPTER 7 • Learning Methods
CHAPTER 8 • Delivery Options for Face-to-Face Training
CHAPTER 9 • Technology-Mediated Training and Development
CHAPTER 10 • Careers and Succession
CHAPTER 11 • Employee Development
CHAPTER 12 • Practical Skills for Training and Development
CHAPTER 13 • Training for Differences: Understanding Culture and Diversity
Appendix A: Semester-Long Project
Appendix B: External Partnerships
Appendix C: Managing a Training Session
Glossary
Notes
Index
Supplements
Instructor Teaching Site
- Editable, chapter-specific Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides offer you complete flexibility in easily creating a multimedia presentation for your course. Highlight essential content, features, and artwork from the book.
- A test bank that provides a diverse range of ready-to-use options that save you time. You can also easily edit any question and/or insert your own personalized questions.
- Tables and figures from the book available for download.
- Multimedia links that can be used in the classroom to appeal to diverse learners.
- Instructor Manual that summarizes key concepts by chapter to help you prepare for lectures and class discussions. Chapter-specific exercises and activities offer practical application of the concepts and can be used in-class or as assignments.
- Learning Objectives reinforce the most important material.
Thoughtful, introspective. I found that students really liked and engaged with the case studies presented. The book covered theory and practice that guided students to apply concepts and practices into real world projects.
Communication, Lamar University
March 30, 2021
Sample Materials & Chapters
1. Training and Development Strategy
2. Legal Issues in Training and Development