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The Art and Science of Training
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The Art and Science of Training

Elaine Biech
ASTD Publications, 2016

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Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Well Structured
  • For Beginners

Recommendation

Training and development expert Elaine Biech packs her 30 years of experience designing, delivering and evaluating learning programs into a detailed manual of effective workplace training. She covers the essentials of adult learning theory and modern frameworks for learning program design – and even includes advice about which refreshments to serve at workshops. Biech stresses her core advice and theme to ensure that those who are new to leading learning and facilitation can create and teach first-rate training programs. 

Take-Aways

  • Familiarize yourself with the most important adult learning theories and processes.
  • Learning professionals must embrace and support informal learning.
  • With formal learning programs, create multisensory impact to help learners retain the information.

About the Author

Elaine Biech is president and managing principal of Ebb Associates, an organizational development firm. She custom-designs training programs for managers, leaders, and other trainers and consultants and has published more than 75 books.

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