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The Growing Concept and Uses of Training Needs Assessment: A Review with Proposed Model
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Iqbal, Muhammad Zahid; Khan, Rashid Ahmad – Journal of European Industrial Training, 2011
Purpose: This paper aims to review the relevant literature on training needs assessment (TNA) with an objective to provide users/beneficiaries of TNA with the understanding of its growing concept, multiple uses (outcomes), and valuing these uses (antecedents). Design/methodology/approach: To conduct the literature review on uses of TNA, the…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Needs Assessment, Learning Motivation, Cost Effectiveness
The Long and Winding Path (from Instructional Design to Performance Technology): Installment VII--Where We Wrap It All up with Suggestions about How You Might Move from Basic Human Performance Technology (HPT) to More Advanced Forms of HPT or Other Performance Interventions.
Carr, Clay; Totzke, Larry – Performance and Instruction, 1995
Discusses how those who learn basic human performance technology (HPT) skills can expand expertise in three directions: extended HPT (including generalist, project manager/integrator, and implementation specialist); specialized HPT; and HPT linked to related fields. Presents examples of applications of each alternative. (JKP)
Descriptors: Human Factors Engineering, Improvement Programs, Instructional Design, Organizational Development
Making Better Performance Easier with Multisource Assessment.
Edwards, Mark R.; Ewen, Ann J. – Performance and Instruction, 1995
Multisource assessment is a tool for obtaining quality performance feedback by collecting performance information from multiple work associates. Topics include performance facilitation; performance feedback; assessing training effectiveness; continuous learning; and development or performance management. (AEF)
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Evaluation Methods, Job Performance, Lifelong Learning
A Whole New World of Interventions: The Performance Technologist as Integrating Generalist.
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Hutchison, Cathleen Smith; Stein, Faith S. – Performance Improvement, 1998
Provides a list of potential strategies and tactics for improving the performance of individuals, groups, and organizations. The performance technologist must be able to integrate these strategies to be successful. Lists and describes 20 categories/interventions. The process of performance technology is discussed, as well as tips for mastering…
Descriptors: Improvement Programs, Information Scientists, Information Systems, Information Technology
ISO 9000 and Malcolm Baldrige: In Training and Education. A Practical Application Guide.
Russo, C. W. Russ – 1995
This book is addressed to educators and work-place trainers interested in applying the Malcolm Baldrige award criteria and/or the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000 training guidelines for program improvement. An initial section compares and contrasts the ISO standards and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award…
Descriptors: Audits (Verification), Higher Education, Institutes (Training Programs), Management Teams
Academy of Human Resource Development Conference Proceedings (Oak Brook, Illinois, March 4-8, 1998).
Torraco, Richard J., Ed. – 1998
These proceedings begin with the schedule, conference committee membership lists, and detailed agenda of the 1998 conference of the Academy of Human Resource Development, which explored the relationship between learning and performance. Presented next are papers grouped by the conference's 35 symposium topics, which are as follows: university…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Case Studies, Cognitive Style