Active Training

Acknowledgments Preface The Goals Of This Book How This Book Is Organized Part I Introducing Active Training The Nature Of Adult Learning The Social Side Of Learning Concerns About Active Training The Delivery Of Active Training Part II Designing An Active Training Program Steps For Designing Active Training What's In The Part Two Chapters? Chapter One Assessing Training Needs Why Do Assessment? What Information Should Be Collected? How Can Information Be Collected? What If There Is No Time To Do A Proper Assessment? Chapter Two Developing Active Training Objectives Setting Learning Goals Selecting Objectives Specifying Objectives Expressing Objectives Communicating Training Objectives To Others Chapter Three Creating Opening Exercises Team Building On-The-Spot Assessment Immediate Learning Involvement Multipurpose Exercises Chapter Four Preparing Brain-Friendly Presentations Introductory Exercise Leadoff Story Or Interesting Visual Initial Case Problem Test Questions Preview Of Content Opening Summary Headlines Examples Analogies Visual Backup Listening Role Guided Note Taking Spot Challenge Synergetic Learning Illuminating Exercise Press Conference Participant Review Group Processing Postpresentation Case Problem Experiential Activity Chapter Five Finding Alternative Methods To Presenting Chapter Six Using Experiential Learning Approaches Role Playing Games And Simulations Observation Mental Imagery Writing Tasks Action Learning Chapter Seven Designing Active Training Activities The Three Major Ingredients Of Any Design Basic Questions About Any Design The Remaining Details Three Tips For Creative Designs Chapter Eight Sequencing Active Training Activities Basic Sequencing Guidelines Applying Sequencing Guidelines The Finer Side Of Sequencing Experiential Learning Sequences Chapter Nine Planning Active Training Programs The Macrodesign Of An Active Training Program Chapter Ten Incorporating Active Learning In All Training Asynchronous E-Learning Group-Based E-Learning Virtual Classrooms Blended Learning Social Media Expands Active Training And Development M-Learning Offers Instant Options Part III Conducting An Active Training Program Chapter Eleven Beginning An Active Training Program Preparing Yourself Mentally Arranging The Physical Environment Greeting Participants And Establishing Rapport Getting The Best From The First Thirty Minutes Of Training Reviewing The Agenda Inviting Feedback To The Agenda Chapter Twelve Gaining Leadership Of The Group Setting Group Norms Controlling Timing And Pacing Increasing Receptivity To Your Leadership Handling Problem Situations Chapter Thirteen Giving Presentations And Leading Discussions Knowing Your Group Organizing Your Presentation Watching Your Body Language Adding Visuals Making Smooth Transitions Facilitating A Lively Discussion Chapter Fourteen Facilitating Structured Activities And Promoting Team Learning Structured Activities Team Learning Chapter Fifteen Concluding An Active Training Program Reviewing Program Content Obtaining Final Questions And Concerns Promoting Self-Assessment Focusing On Back-On-The-Job Application EXPRESSING FINAL Sentiments Part IV Extending The Value Of An Active Training Program Chapter Sixteen Providing For Back-On-The-Job Application Prior To The Training Program During The Training Program At The End Of The Training Program Obstacle Assessment Peer Consultation Self-Monitoring Follow-Up Questionnaire Chapter Seventeen Evaluating An Active Training Program Expanding The Four Evaluation Levels Designing Evaluations Obtain Feedback Along The Way Part V The Evolving Role Of Trainers Chapter Eighteen Expanded Roles For Trainers Onboarding Leading Change Coaching Managers Mentoring Programs Internal Consulting Building Teams Chapter Nineteen New Business Realities For Trainers Doing More With Less Globalization Working With Multi-Generational Workforces Working With The C-Suite Vendor Management Working With Subject Matter Experts We've Reached The End--Or Is It The Beginning? References About The Authors