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Addison, Roger M.; Tosti, Donald T. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2012
The International Society for Performance Improvement has always been divided by two often-conflicting views of what its purpose or mission really is. Is it primarily technology focused (focusing on the development and promotion of the field) or member focused (focusing on members' interests and their professional development)? This difference in…
Descriptors: Performance Technology, Educational Technology, Influence of Technology, Organizational Objectives
King, Kathleen P. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2009
Based on the theory of transformative learning (Mezirow, 1980) and critical pedagogy (Freire, 1980), mixed-methods research (Tashakkori & Teddlie, 1998) of a hospital workers' union and training organization addressed the impact of a custom-designed, group-focused, results-driven professional development model with 130 participants. Employees…
Descriptors: Critical Theory, Transformative Learning, Professional Development, Participant Satisfaction
Sleezer, Catherine M.; Kelsey, Kathleen D.; Wood, Thomas E. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2008
Needs assessment plays an important role in training and human performance improvement efforts, but the literature contains little research on this topic. This study extended previous research on the Performance Analysis for Training (PAT) model of needs assessment by examining its implementation to determine environmental and occupational health…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Needs Assessment, Occupational Safety and Health, Program Effectiveness
Yelon, Stephen L.; Ford, J. Kevin – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1999
Presents a multidimensional perspective to training transfer for performance professionals that concerns both task adaptability and worker autonomy. Offers principles for effective transfer as well as specific problems which must be solved to achieve the best results. Provides suggestions for evaluating training success. (AEF)
Descriptors: Performance Factors, Performance Technology, Postsecondary Education, Problem Solving
Hirumi, Atsusi – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1995
Discussion of performance technologists' contributions to improving public education highlights 10 essential components of an educational system, including family and community, business and industry, government agencies, and higher education. Implications of the systemic perspective for the professional development and training of performance…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Family School Relationship, Government Role
Wang, Feng-Kwei – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2006
Research and practice in human performance technology (HPT) has recently accelerated the search for innovative approaches to supplement or replace traditional training interventions for improving organizational performance. This article examines a knowledge management framework built upon the theories and techniques of case-based reasoning (CBR)…
Descriptors: Knowledge Management, Innovation, Performance Technology, Organizational Effectiveness