ASTD handbook : the definitive reference for training & development

Biech, Elaine, (editor.). American Society for Training and Development. (Added Author).

Summary: "In today's parlance, smartboard is the new chalkboard, and for the profession of workplace training and development, the new and completely revised 2nd edition of the ASTD Handbook, launching at ASTD's annual International Conference & Exposition in May 2014, will drive thousands to the single best resource for every practitioner and occasional trainer. The ASTD Handbook: The Definitive Reference for Training & Development, 2nd edition, more than a year in the making, maintains the authority and credibility of ASTD's first Handbook (2008), incorporates the new competencies of the profession, and now includes more than 85 percent new and never-before published content that will drive buyers of the 1st edition to the check-out line. Covering vital content on technology and application changes of the last few years, authored by world class training and development authorities, this 2nd edition goes beyond anything ASTD has published to date."--

Record details

ISBN: 1562869132
ISBN: 9781562869137
ISBN: 1607285614
ISBN: 9781607285618
Physical Description: 1 online resource
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Edition: 2nd edition.
Publisher: Alexandria, VA : ASTD Press, ©2014.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Previous ed. published under title: ASTD handbook for workplace learning professionals. 2008. Title from title screen. "American Society for Training & Development"-- Page 1 of cover
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	39 Mentoring: Building Partnerships for Learning -- Chip R. Bell -- 40 Helping Managers Develop Their Employees -- Wendy Axelrod -- 41 Knowledge Management: An Introduction for T & D Professionals -- Marc Rosenberg -- Section VII: Managing the Business of Training -- Luminary Perspective, Tying Training to Business Needs -- William C. Byham -- 42 Developing a Strategy for Training and Development -- John Coné -- 43 Building Your Business Acumen -- Kevin Cope -- 44 Managing From the Middle: Challenges and Opportunities as a T & D Manager -- Tacy M. Byham -- 45 Project Management for T & D Professionals: Five Steps to Increase Your Effectiveness -- Lou Russell -- 46 Managing Relationships With Universities, Vendors, and Consultants -- Rita Bailey -- Section VIII: Developing and Leading Organizations: T & D's Role -- Luminary Perspective, Training and Development's Role in Developing and Leading Organizations -- Ken Blanchard -- 47 The Training and Development Professional's Role in Guiding Change -- Patricia A. McLagan -- 48 Strengths-Based Performance Management -- Marcus Buckingham -- 49 Developing Leaders for the Future -- Nick Petrie and Jean Brittain Leslie -- 50 How Training and Development Can Help High Potentials Be Successful -- Scott Blanchard -- Section IX: Contemporary Challenges -- Luminary Perspective, Learning Challenges of the Future: Personalization and Control Shifts -- Elliott Masie -- 51 Developing Leadership Around the Globe -- Bill Wiggenhorn and Renie McClay (With Global Contributors) -- 52 Challenges and Solutions for a Multigenerational Workforce -- Alexandra Levit -- 53 The Neuroscience of Learning -- Susan Goldsworthy and Walter McFarland -- 54 The Persistent Classroom -- David Powell -- 55 Learning Is Not Optional: A CEO's Perspective -- Douglas R. Conant -- Appendix A: Glossary -- Appendix B: List of Tools -- About the Editor.
Language Note:	English.