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| Training | 8 |
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| Clark, Ruth Colvin | 1 |
| Georges, James C. | 1 |
| Gordon, Jack | 1 |
| Horn, Robert E. | 1 |
| Prince, George | 1 |
| Schapiro, Dennis | 1 |
| Sears, Woody H. | 1 |
| Van Gundy, Arthur | 1 |
| Zemke, Ron | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Opinion Papers | 4 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Van Gundy, Arthur – Training, 1980
Discusses brainstorming and brainwriting procedures used in creative problem solving, and gives 10 guidelines for using these techniques. (JOW)
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Teaching Methods, Training Methods
Gordon, Jack; Zemke, Ron – Training, 1986
Discusses encouraging creativity and innovation in an organization. It examines creative training, creative problem solving, fostering creativity, how several corporations are teaching creativity to employees, what chief executive officers think of creativity workshops for employees, and the difference between the logical and creative approaches…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Innovation, Logic
Sears, Woody H. – Training, 1979
Distinguishes between organizational development (OD) and therapy. OD is defined as a mechanism for problem solving in complex socio-technical systems. Describes possible drawbacks and advantages of the OD process. Provides examples of how OD has helped managers and non-managers work together. (CSS)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Comprehensive Programs, Opinions, Organizational Development
Horn, Robert E. – Training, 1975
Information mapping is a unique method of organizing, writing, sequencing, and formatting learning and reference materials. The technique is applied to training, and a chart is provided to help trainers decide whether they should use information mapping in the preparation of their training materials. (Author/MW)
Descriptors: Guidelines, Information Dissemination, Information Systems, Instructional Materials
Georges, James C. – Training, 1988
Skill is the crucial element that turns knowledge into behaviors that succeed in the real world. Often "soft skills," such as management, leadership, interpersonal communications, and problem solving, vanish when people are on the job, indicating the need for more effective training programs. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Interpersonal Competence, Leadership Training, Problem Solving
Prince, George – Training, 1978
Briefly discusses perceptual and organizational differences between the brain's left (sequential) and right (associational) hemispheres. Suggests that learning situations can be greatly enhanced by involving the learner's right hemisphere and describes some ways to stimulate that portion. (MF)
Descriptors: Cerebral Dominance, Cognitive Style, Creative Thinking, Learning Processes
Schapiro, Dennis – Training, 1985
Takes a look at the questions involved in designing customized training: What changes does management expect to see as the result of training? Who has information that must be included and excluded? How "customized" should the training be? and How will the training be delivered? (CT)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Delivery Systems, Problem Solving, Program Content
Clark, Ruth Colvin – Training, 1986
The author presents nine typical situations where training failed to transfer and tips on how the problem could have been avoided. Situations include rocking the boat, mismatching courses and needs, supervisory slipups, losing track of what training employees need, and no help applying skills back on the job. (CT)
Descriptors: Job Skills, Job Training, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving
