A dramatic, compressed method of examining the issues connected with unprofessionalism, irrelevance, and incompetence. (NL)

The immediate past president of the American Society of Training and Development reports on the ACTION program for 1970 in the areas of: members; chapters; the training profession; society in general; and ASTD as an organization. (EB)

The Professional Standards and Ethics Committee of the American Society for Training and Development has adopted the first code of ethics for the training and development profession. (EB)

A Train-The-Trainer program must include technique and skill training; but of greater improtance is having him become aware, accept his role of assisting the learning process and recognize that his real function is helping people grow. (Author/EB)

Describes facilitative training which recognizes that unidirectional imparting of knowledge is a limited view of training, and that involvement, accountability, and feedback are essential elements for effective learning. (Author/JOW)

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)

Train the Trainer Program is an extension of the Brotherhood in Action (BIA) Committee in New York City. It functioned as a program from May, 1971 through July, 1972 and consisted of two nine-week courses taught to people interested in more effective job performance in meeting the needs of their clients. Of paramount importance is that the trainer…

For a workshop to be successful, it must have characteristics such as organization, acceptable pace, well-defined objectives, and adequate facilities. Trainers court disaster if these are not present. Includes symptoms of dysfunctional behavior by participants, causes of this behavior, and strategies to deal with it. (JOW)

Responses to a questionnaire sent to more than 800 women members of the American Society for Training and Development showed clear affirmation of work-related discrimination. (EB)

Describes a three-dimensional model for human resource development (HRD) professionals. The dimensions are HRD roles (learning specialist, administrator, consultant), practitioner categories (professionally identified, organizationally identified, collateral), and competency levels (basic, middle, advanced). Discusses the model's usefulness for…

Training and development experts Robert Blake and Jane Mouton formulate 11 significant issues facing the human resource development profession. (SK)

A survey of 361 human resource developers (HRD) found that trainers are more satisfied with training than with their previous positions because HRD gives them the chance to do different things, make use of abilities, try their own methods, and earn satisfactory pay. (JOW)