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Dumaine, Deborah – Training and Development Journal, 1987
The author discusses clear and persuasive writing techniques to be used in preparing training program proposals. Strategies include (1) using headlines, (2) analyzing the audience, (3) using positive and simple language, (4) maintaining credibility, and (5) making the proposal attractive. (CH)
Descriptors: Program Proposals, Proposal Writing, Trainers, Writing Improvement
Bell, James D.; Kerr, Deborah L. – Training and Development Journal, 1987
The author discusses application of Del Gaizo's four-level evaluation model to a business communications skills course for support and secretarial staff. The four measurement levels are (1) happiness, (2) learning, (3) practical application, and (4) bottom line. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Communication, Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation Methods
Training and Development Journal, 1986
Presents results of a national survey of training and development executives concerning the state of U.S. employee training. Examples of the topics covered by the survey include corporate philosophy, staffing considerations, needs assessment, training participation, program topics, methods and materials, and program evaluation. (CT)
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Job Training, Labor Force Development, Needs Assessment
Wilcox, John – Training and Development Journal, 1987
The author defines the term "corporate college" and describes the concerns and characteristics of a typical corporate institution. He discusses why organizations support corporate colleges and presents future trends for these schools. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Corporate Education, External Degree Programs, Industrial Training
Vogt, Judith F.; Hunt, Bradley D. – Training and Development Journal, 1988
The authors state that 50 percent of current participative work groups will dissolve. They focus on some of the actual problems associated with participative work group strategies. They discuss (1) macroorganizational issues, (2) organizational hierarchy, (3) climate of uncertainty, (4) leadership conflicts, and (5) microorganizational issues. (CH)
Descriptors: Adults, Employer Employee Relationship, Leadership Styles, Organizations (Groups)