Learning Paths: Increase Profits by Reducing the Time It Takes Employees to Get

Description: Learning Paths by Steve Rosenbaum, Jim Williams Learning Paths is a down-to-earth practical resource that is filled with illustrative examples, methods, techniques, strategies, processes, and tools for making company-wide, real-time training possible. Created to be flexible, the Learning Path approach can be customized to fit your organization no matter what its type or size. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Learning Paths is a down-to-earth practical resource that is filled with illustrative examples, methods, techniques, strategies, processes, and tools for making company-wide, real-time training possible. Created to be flexible, the Learning Path approach can be customized to fit your organization no matter what its type or size. Learning Paths is divided into three sections: The Learning Path Methodology: Walks the reader through the major steps and strategies needed for building Learning Paths. Doing the Right Training: Offers a wide-range of strategies, methods and techniques that can be targeted to the training within a Learning Path and tied to an organizations particular business needs. Do the Training Right: Shows how to ensure the training within a Learning Path is delivered in the most cost-effective manner and introduces methods for structuring training so that it transfers to the job easily and effectively. Back Cover Using this indispensable resource, your organization can map out and implement the revolutionary Learning Path training approach-a method that can reduce the start-up time for your new employees by 30% and guarantees measurable bottom-line results. Learning Paths is a down-to-earth practical resource that is filled with illustrative examples, methods, techniques, strategies, processes, and tools for making company-wide, real-time training possible. Created to be flexible, the Learning Path approach can be customized to fit your organization no matter what its type or size. Learning Paths is divided into three sections: The Learning Path Methodology: Walks the reader through the major steps and strategies needed for building Learning Paths. Doing the Right Training: Offers a wide-range of strategies, methods, and techniques that can be targeted to the training within a Learning Path and tied to an organizations particular business needs. Do the Training Right: Shows how to ensure the training within a Learning Path is delivered in the most cost-effective manner and introduces methods for structuring training so that it transfers to the job easily and effectively. In addition, the book answers frequently asked questions and contains a CD-ROM that includes a PowerPoint presentation of the Learning Paths process and the forms and templates needed to help you build and implement the Learning Paths. Flap Using this indispensable resource, your organization can map out and implement the revolutionary Learning Path training approach-a method that can reduce the start-up time for your new employees by 30% and guarantees measurable bottom-line results. Learning Paths is a down-to-earth practical resource that is filled with illustrative examples, methods, techniques, strategies, processes, and tools for making company-wide, real-time training possible. Created to be flexible, the Learning Path approach can be customized to fit your organization no matter what its type or size. Learning Paths is divided into three sections: The Learning Path Methodology: Walks the reader through the major steps and strategies needed for building Learning Paths. Doing the Right Training: Offers a wide-range of strategies, methods, and techniques that can be targeted to the training within a Learning Path and tied to an organizations particular business needs. Do the Training Right: Shows how to ensure the training within a Learning Path is delivered in the most cost-effective manner and introduces methods for structuring training so that it transfers to the job easily and effectively. In addition, the book answers frequently asked questions and contains a CD-ROM that includes a PowerPoint presentation of the Learning Paths process and the forms and templates needed to help you build and implement the Learning Paths. Author Biography Jim Williams is a training and development leader with more than twenty years experience creating and implementing training solutions to support organizational change and growth initiatives first at IBM and then at General Electric.They can be reached at Steve Rosenbaum is a consultant who has worked with Americas leading companies including Disney, Dupont, Ceridian, GE Capital CarlsonWagonlit Travel, and Allina Health Systems to help them design, develop, and implement creative training solutions. Table of Contents Contents of the CD-ROM xiii Foreword xvii Acknowledgments xxi Introduction 1 Part I The Learning Path Methodology 7 Chapter 1 From Graduation Day to Independence Day 11 Chapter 2 Getting Started 27 Chapter 3 Measuring Time to Chapter 4 Mapping Learning Paths 57 Chapter 5 Finding Quick Hits 73 Chapter 6 Accelerating Learning Paths 89 Chapter 7 Transition and Maintenance 111 Chapter 8 Managing Learning Path Projects 123 Part II Doing the "Right Training" 145 Chapter 9 Building Proficiency Models 147 Chapter 10 Developing Top Performers 157 Chapter 11 Connecting to Business Needs 169 Chapter 12 Capturing Content 187 Presentations 188 Part III Doing the "Training Right" 197 Chapter 13 Selecting Training Methods 199 Chapter 14 Establishing Managers as Coaches 209 Chapter 15 Building Directed Self-Study 221 Chapter 16 Creating the New Classroom Experience 231 Introductions 233 Team Building 234 Practice Activities 235 Real Situations 237 Games 237 Compliance 237 Follow-Up 239 Summary 239 A Final Note 241 Frequently Asked Questions 245 Tool Kit 251 Resources 271 Index 279 About the Authors 285 How to Use the CD-ROM 287 Pfeiffer Publications Guide 289 Review "Learning Paths hits the bulls eye to become more accountable in the companies we work in." (OD/Leadership Network News; 1/3/2005) Long Description Using this indispensable resource, your organization can map out and implement the revolutionary Learning Path training approach-a method that can reduce the start-up time for your new employees by 30% and guarantees measurable bottom-line results. Learning Paths is a down-to-earth practical resource that is filled with illustrative examples, methods, techniques, strategies, processes, and tools for making company-wide, real-time training possible. Created to be flexible, the Learning Path approach can be customized to fit your organization no matter what its type or size. Learning Paths is divided into three sections: The Learning Path Methodology: Walks the reader through the major steps and strategies needed for building Learning Paths. Doing the Right Training: Offers a wide-range of strategies, methods, and techniques that can be targeted to the training within a Learning Path and tied to an organizations particular business needs. Do the Training Right: Shows how to ensure the training within a Learning Path is delivered in the most cost-effective manner and introduces methods for structuring training so that it transfers to the job easily and effectively. In addition, the book answers frequently asked questions and contains a CD-ROM that includes a PowerPoint presentation of the Learning Paths process and the forms and templates needed to help you build and implement the Learning Paths. Review Text "Learning Paths hits the bulls eye to become more accountable in the companies we work in." (OD/Leadership Network News; 1/3/2005) "This is the first real critical look at training that I have seen in 20 years. Every HR leader needs to read this book." --Allan H. Kennel, senior vice president of human resources, retired, GE "If you want to make your strategy work, this is the formula for success. The process, systems and tools are practical and effective." --Edward Robbins, director of performance learning, Ceridian-Lifeworks Services "As an educator for the last 30 years, I was really impressed. Very innovative! I can’t wait to share it with the CEOs on our foundation board." --Nick Maras, vice president of institutional advancement, Century College "Ive already started using many of the strategies in this book with my clients. Its a great methodology for any OD consultant." --James Lynn, organizational psychologist, Lynn & Associates Review Quote " Learning Paths hits the bulls eye to become more accountable in the companies we work in." ( OD/Leadership Network News ; 1/3/2005) Feature This book offers the strategies, methods and techniques used to make ensure that the training within a Learning Path is correct, complete and tied to business needs. Contains a CD-ROM, PowerPoint presentation and practical forms and templates needed to create a Learning Path program. Shows how to measure Learning Path results. Offers a flexible approach that can be used in a wide range of businesses and includes examples from call centers, transaction centers, customer service, internal and external sales, and manufacturing. Includes examples from companies such as GE Capital, IBM, Disney, Dupont, and GM. Details ISBN1118673727 Pages 320 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc ISBN-10 1118673727 ISBN-13 9781118673720 Format Paperback Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title LEARNING PATHS Language English Media Book Illustrations black & white illustrations Edition 1st DEWEY 658.3124 Subtitle Increase Profits by Reducing the Time It Takes Employees to Get Up-to-Speed UK Release Date 2013-02-26 AU Release Date 2004-08-19 NZ Release Date 2004-08-19 Author Jim Williams Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-02-26 Imprint Pfeiffer Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2013-02-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102476036;

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