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An Uneasy Look at Behavior Modeling.
Parry, Scott B.; Reich, Leah R. – Training and Development Journal, 1984
Key points in a typical behavior modeling instructional sequence are given. Some problems of behavior modeling are analyzed and solutions are offered. Article is ended with a discussion of some design limitations built into behavior modeling. (JB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Modeling (Psychology), Skill Development, Training Methods
The "Productivity Bandwagon"--The Hottest Game in Town?
McDermott, Lynda C. – Training and Development Journal, 1982
Recommends that trainers expand their skills activities and working relationships with other specialists (data processing, marketing, finance, etc.) to influence the rate of productivity. (CT)
Descriptors: Organizational Development, Productivity, Program Improvement, Skill Development
Behavior Modeling for Results.
Hultman, Kenneth E. – Training and Development Journal, 1986
Discusses the benefits of behavior modeling, examines the Behavior Modeling Learning Staircase (which illustrates the situational and generic skills that can be developed in a supervisory training program), and describes the role of the trainer. (CT)
Descriptors: Program Content, Program Design, Program Effectiveness, Skill Development
Training Proposals that Sell Themselves.
Sweetnam, Sherry – Training and Development Journal, 1986
Suggests three stages to proposal writing that will help increase the writer's success rate and help in writing proposals faster: interview the reader/buyer; write a "yellow-pad" proposal; and use a guide for proposal writing. Also discusses how to organize a proposal. (CT)
Descriptors: Guidelines, Interviews, Program Proposals, Proposal Writing
Career Planning: Coming in from the Cold.
Zenger, John H. – Training and Development Journal, 1981
Discusses why career planning is changing its focus from content and information to skill building. Examines why this change has been so slow, strong forces supporting career planning activities, major barriers, building required skills, organizational responsibility, and the need to train all participants in a system. (CT)
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Planning, Employee Responsibility, Job Skills
T, D and Z.
Crapo, Ray – Training and Development Journal, 1982
Discusses Theory Z, the Japanese philosophy of work and job training. Examines the 13-step matrix of this theory. These steps include: knowing the company's organization and management philosophy; implementing the philosophy; developing interpersonal skills; testing oneself and the system; involving the union; and stabilizing employment. (CT)
Descriptors: Career Development, Evaluation Methods, Job Training, Management Development
Quality Leadership for Quality Teams.
Miskin, Val D.; Gmelch, Walter H. – Training and Development Journal, 1985
Discusses the role of teamwork in an American corporation: the role of team leadership in problem solving, training, and facilitating team interaction; showing team achievement to gain management support; commitment to the individual; shared leadership; and reward systems. (CT)
Descriptors: Decision Making Skills, Individual Development, Job Skills, Leadership
Is the Organization Ready for Quality Circles?
Thompson, Walt – Training and Development Journal, 1982
This article explores indicators which will reveal if organizations are ready to deal with the change implied in undertaking a quality circle (QC) program. It discusses characteristics of successful QC programs and lists readiness indicators which include internal project staffing, openness from management, time commitment, and financial…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Crisis Intervention, Employee Attitudes, Organizational Climate
Principles and Designs for Enhancing Learning.
Mouton, Jane Srygley; Blake, Robert R. – Training and Development Journal, 1984
The concept of "synergogy," which combines the benefits of teacher-centered and learner-centered instruction, is discussed. The benefits of synergogy (broad applicability, modest resources, increased learning, and secondary learning) are explained. The principal synergogic designs (team effectiveness, team-member teaching, performance…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Learning Theories, Program Design, Program Effectiveness
Assessing Management Competency Needs.
Thomas, Joe; Sireno, Peter J. – Training and Development Journal, 1980
By assessing the competencies needed by a particular firm, an instructional package can be developed which will satisfy the training needs of the organization. Communication, control, and leadership competencies should be identified. Training programs should be designed for specific industries, since not all industries attach equal importance to…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Competence, Decision Making Skills, Instructional Development
Learning How to Learn.
Carlisle, Kenneth E. – Training and Development Journal, 1985
Describes how a public service company developed a four-day course designed to evaluate trainees' learning ability and upgrade their study skills. Examines the structured group pretest of trainees' entry study skills, the benefits of being a goal-oriented trainee, the PREP (preview, read, examine, prompt) Study System, memory recall, and test…
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Goal Orientation, Learning Strategies, Learning Theories