Focuses on nine major activity areas of training and development: analyzing needs and evaluating results, developing training programs and materials, delivering training and development programs and services, advising and counseling, managing training activities, maintaining organization relationships, researching to advance the training field,…

The American Society for Training and Development Task Force developed four basic criteria to be met in order for training to qualify as a profession. A three-phase program for professional development in training will cover use of a manual and its objectives, a degree program, and a certification program. (DS)

Presents a model for developing a strategy for training evaluation, according to the purpose of the evaluation or who is being evaluated. (MF)

Author suggests methods for professionalizing training and development in industry. (RK)

Skillful instructors in combination with well-designed and appropriate training programs are critical links in improving employee performance and increasing organizational productivity. Training directors use a variety of strategies to prepare competent, confident, and resourceful instructors. The author presents the essential factors to be…

Reports highlights of the American Society for Training and Development's (ASTD) professional development study to develop a model of professional roles and competencies for ASTD members. Members' ratings of trainer activities were used to construct role models for professional trainers. (M F)

Presents training budget ideas which meet these criteria: (1) minimal cost, (2) minimal time consumption, and (3) convey skill or concept. Ideas include learning from attendance at free training demonstrations, sales meetings, professional groups, college/university courses, staff and division trainer meetings, visitations, cotraining sessions,…