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Loveless, William L. – Training and Development Journal, 1971
The author believes that the position inventory type of description of management requirements does a disservice to a proper evaluation of management development as it judges the subject as a personality rather than as a manager. (EK)
Descriptors: Management Development, Personality Assessment, Planning, Profiles
Hultman, Kenneth E. – Training and Development Journal, 1986
Discusses the benefits of behavior modeling, examines the Behavior Modeling Learning Staircase (which illustrates the situational and generic skills that can be developed in a supervisory training program), and describes the role of the trainer. (CT)
Descriptors: Program Content, Program Design, Program Effectiveness, Skill Development
Trost, Arty; And Others – Training and Development Journal, 1985
Two articles discuss successful transfer of training. In the first, Arty Trost recommends focusing on needs assessment, training design, and program delivery. Dana and James Robinson, in the second article, suggest eliminating barriers in the work environment--in learners, supervisors, and the organization--to guarantee that new skills are used on…
Descriptors: Needs Assessment, Organizational Climate, Program Design, Program Effectiveness
Kirkpatrick, Donald L. – Training and Development Journal, 1977
Each of four segments (reaction, learning, behavior, and results) in the process for evaluating training programs is analyzed in terms of evidence versus proof of program effectiveness. (EM)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Data Collection, Educational Programs, Measurement Techniques
Westcott, Russell T. – Training and Development Journal, 1973
Describes a training program designed to utilize talent and increase group communication. (RK)
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Demography
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
Mouton, Jane Srygley; Blake, Robert R. – Training and Development Journal, 1984
The concept of "synergogy," which combines the benefits of teacher-centered and learner-centered instruction, is discussed. The benefits of synergogy (broad applicability, modest resources, increased learning, and secondary learning) are explained. The principal synergogic designs (team effectiveness, team-member teaching, performance…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Learning Theories, Program Design, Program Effectiveness
