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The Impact of Action Learning: What Difference Are We Making in the World?
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Turner, Arthur; Heneberry, Pamela – Action Learning: Research and Practice, 2013
Involvement in a number of action-learning programmes and associated development opportunities has led the Professional Development Centre Limited to question the relevance of a strict adherence to the "rules" of action learning as described by Reg Revans. A deliberate focus of one such programme to a financial services organisation…
Descriptors: Financial Services, Experiential Learning, Organizational Development, Instructional Effectiveness
Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation at the Commonwealth of Learning: A Handbook
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Farrell, Glen M. – Commonwealth of Learning, 2009
Results-based management (RBM) is an approach to programme planning and management that integrates strategy, people, resources, processes and measurements to improve decision-making, transparency and accountability. The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) began the adoption of a RBM model with its 2003-2006 Three-Year Plan. This led to a significantly…
Descriptors: Models, Partnerships in Education, Strategic Planning, Guides
The Long and Winding Path (from Instructional Design to Performance Technology): Installment VII--Where We Wrap It All up with Suggestions about How You Might Move from Basic Human Performance Technology (HPT) to More Advanced Forms of HPT or Other Performance Interventions.
Carr, Clay; Totzke, Larry – Performance and Instruction, 1995
Discusses how those who learn basic human performance technology (HPT) skills can expand expertise in three directions: extended HPT (including generalist, project manager/integrator, and implementation specialist); specialized HPT; and HPT linked to related fields. Presents examples of applications of each alternative. (JKP)
Descriptors: Human Factors Engineering, Improvement Programs, Instructional Design, Organizational Development
Planning a Statewide Training Network: A Case Study in Developing Interorganizational Relationships.
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Piktialis, Diane S. – Educational Gerontology, 1980
Described a statewide project to plan, design, and implement an ongoing training network for inservice education of professionals working in the field of aging. A system of interorganizational relationships has proven effective in bridging the gap between acquisition of knowledge and application in delivery of services and development of policy.…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Gerontology, Inservice Education, Networks
Mentoring for Increased Performance: Benefits and Key Principles.
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Newby, Timothy J.; Corner, Judy – Performance Improvement, 1997
Discusses benefits of mentoring for the novice, the organization, and the mentor. Outlines key principles of successful mentoring: proper preparation; formal training; effective pairing of individuals; organizational support; time for reflection and evaluation; and follow through. (AEF)
Descriptors: Evaluation, Improvement, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationship
Making Better Performance Easier with Multisource Assessment.
Edwards, Mark R.; Ewen, Ann J. – Performance and Instruction, 1995
Multisource assessment is a tool for obtaining quality performance feedback by collecting performance information from multiple work associates. Topics include performance facilitation; performance feedback; assessing training effectiveness; continuous learning; and development or performance management. (AEF)
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Evaluation Methods, Job Performance, Lifelong Learning
A Whole New World of Interventions: The Performance Technologist as Integrating Generalist.
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Hutchison, Cathleen Smith; Stein, Faith S. – Performance Improvement, 1998
Provides a list of potential strategies and tactics for improving the performance of individuals, groups, and organizations. The performance technologist must be able to integrate these strategies to be successful. Lists and describes 20 categories/interventions. The process of performance technology is discussed, as well as tips for mastering…
Descriptors: Improvement Programs, Information Scientists, Information Systems, Information Technology
Core Competencies: A Systems Approach for Training and Organizational Development in Extension
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Liles, Richard T.; Mustian, R. David – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2004
The authors present a rationale for developing core competencies for training and organizational development in extension. Core competencies are defined as "the basic knowledge, attitudes, skills, and observable behaviors that lead to excellence in the workplace." Competency-based models can be used to create an infrastructure that…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Competency Based Education, Systems Approach, Organizational Development
The Learning Practitioner in Organisations: Challenges in Researching a Changing Role. Working Paper.
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Johnston, Robyn – 2000
A study examined challenges associated with investigating the role and occupational identity of learning practitioners who operate within the organizational as opposed to the educational institution context. These challenges include the following: (1) naming this group of organizational practitioners; (2) distribution of learning responsibilities;…
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Educational Attitudes, Emerging Occupations, Foreign Countries