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CEU--A Giant Step Backward
Kutler, Gordon E. – Training and Development Journal, 1975
The author contends the American Society for Training and Development should not support the establishment and use of Continuing Education Units and presents his reasons. (BP)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Continuing Education Units, Credits
Using Local Resources for Small-Business Training.
Kelly, Leslie; Thompson, Phillip L. – Training and Development Journal, 1988
A training program for members of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Training Advisory Committee, which is 80 percent small business, incorporated the following features: (1) four hours in the morning; (2) Friday morning programs; (3) $35 per program; (4) series; and (5) low fees to trainers. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Marketing, Program Effectiveness, Small Businesses
Your New Role in the Organizational Drama: Measuring Effectiveness.
Chalofsky, Neal E.; Reinhart, Carlene – Training and Development Journal, 1988
Presents a research-based model for human resource development effectiveness. Model standards specify that the HRD function has (1) the ability to diagnose problems, (2) the support of the corporate mission and culture, (3) a commitment to strategic planning and support for organizational change, (4) clearly defined staff roles and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Human Resources, Industrial Training, Labor Force Development
Accelerated Learning Takes Off.
Gill, Mary Jane; Meier, David – Training and Development Journal, 1989
Trainers at Bell Atlantic converted two courses to an accelerated learning format. As a result, the costs of one course were reduced by 42 percent and the other by 57 percent. The satisfaction of students and trainers greatly improved, as did their job performance. (JOW)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Adult Education, Corporate Education, Cost Effectiveness
A Practical Guide to Program Planning.
Murk, Peter J.; Wells, John H. – Training and Development Journal, 1988
This article provides a flexible systems approach model for planning programs that includes seven steps: (1) assessing needs; (2) establishing priorities and responsibilities; (3) selecting goals and objectives; (4) allocating resources; (5) selecting teaching techniques; (6) evaluating outcomes; and (7) determining effectiveness. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Models, Needs Assessment, Program Development
Training for Impact.
Robinson, Dana Gaines; Robinson, Jim – Training and Development Journal, 1989
Presents seven questions for tracking the effectiveness of training: (1) who is the client; (2) what is the problem or opportunity; (3) which results are to be tracked; (4) how is training linked to the results; (5) what is the total cost; (6) what information is needed; and (7) how long does it take to determine results. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cost Effectiveness, Operations Research, Organizational Change
IBM Takes the Guessing out of Testing.
Alliger, George M.; Horowitz, Harold M. – Training and Development Journal, 1989
Describes IBM's programatic research effort to find out whether new, internally developed training technologies increased knowledge and retention. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Corporate Education, Organizational Objectives, Outcomes of Education
Outdoor Training.
Wagner, Richard J.; And Others – Training and Development Journal, 1991
Includes "Outdoor Training: Revolution or Fad?" (Wagner, Baldwin, Roland); "Getting the Most out of Outdoor Training" (Buller, Cragun, McEvoy); and "Outdoor Training Companies" (a directory of more than 100 firms). (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adventure Education, Experiential Learning, Management Development