This thoroughly revised and updated second edition of The Trainer’s Handbook presents a comprehensive, systematic approach to developing training skills and competencies. It reflects the current changes in the design, development, and delivery of training that will meet the needs of today’s learner, distance learning, and performance consulting. The book offers a fresh focus on evaluation, includes practical how-to guidance, and a wealth of illustrative real-life examples.
1. Assessing Needs
2. Understanding Adult Learners
3. Training Styles
4. Understanding Today's Learner
5. Writing Instructional Objectives
6. Writing an Instructional Plan
7. Selecting, Designing, and Developing Active-Training Methods
8. Delivering TRaining
9. Using Visual Aids
10. Distance Learning
11. Working with Groups
12. Using Creativity
13. Evaluating Training
14. The Business of Consulting: Internal and External
15. Training During Tough Times
"My recipe for a great lesson design is two parts content development and one part Trainer's Handbook. I always find something I can use in this great, and much used, reference book."
-- Steve Sugar, coauthor, Games That Boost Performance --
"From the initial needs assessment right on through to final evaluation, Karen Lawson's newest book has it all! You'll learn from a 'master' of our trade. Karen's pragmatic approach to this ever-changing field will clearly enhance an denliven your next training program. Just do it!"
-- Edward E. Scannell, past national president, ASTD, and coauthor, Games Trainers Play series --