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Michel, Susan L.; Lavitt, Darryl Ann – Training and Development, 1992
Suggests that adults learn more easily when material is linked to knowledge that they already have. Offers tools such as structured overviews, effective graphics, and conceptual maps and discusses the use of case studies in corporate training. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Corporate Education, Prior Learning
Einsiedel, Albert A., Jr. – Training and Development, 1995
Suggests case studies as an appropriate method of presenting training. Defines and describes case studies and offers guidelines for using them in training programs. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Trainers, Training Methods
Davis, Mack – Training and Development, 1997
One way to improve the effectiveness of training programs is a four-step process that means getting back to basics: (1) assess employees' literacy; (2) sell basic skills training to management; (3) create trust; and (4) set up the program. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Basic Skills, Case Studies, Educational Assessment
Phillips, Jack J. – Training and Development, 1996
Provides case studies to look at how one measures return on investment (ROI) in training. Includes a framework for developing ROI and emphasizes the need for a variety of evaluation plans. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Outcomes of Education, Program Evaluation
Ford, Donald J. – Training and Development, 1993
Discusses benchmarking, the continuous process of measuring one's products, services, and practices against those recognized as leaders in that field to identify areas for improvement. Examines ways in which benchmarking can benefit human resources functions. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Benchmarking, Case Studies, Human Resources
Schendel, Joel D. – Training and Development, 1994
Philip Morris' troubleshooting improvement program is based on nine key elements: targeted work groups; procedural, declarative, and strategic knowledge; cooperative learning; plant managers' support; widely applicable procedures; training organized by machine components; varied instructional methods and media; team teaching by operational,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Corporate Education, Manufacturing Industry
Overmeyer-Day, Leslie; Benson, George – Training and Development, 1996
Offers case studies of best training practices in leading companies (AEtna, Andersen Worldwide, Boeing, Digital Equipment, Tektronix, Texas Instruments, Allstate, and Sprint), elected by the Benchmarking Forum of the American Society for Training and Development. The practices are technology based and performance oriented and herald common…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Awards, Benchmarking, Case Studies
Rowley, Wayne; And Others – Training and Development, 1995
Describes three programs in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that involve industry, education, and the community in teaching people the skills they need to become productive employees. The programs include a youth apprenticeship program, a customized adult education program, and a Tulsa chamber of commerce industrial alliance that provides manufacturing services…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Apprenticeships, Case Studies, Job Skills
