Discusses an effective way to develop a training program in a few days or weeks without shortchanging the company or the participants. (JOW)

Discusses the relationship between training effectiveness and one's reputation for being/for doing. Lists values important in achieving a long-term reputation for effectiveness and actions that will help build a reputation of which one can be proud. (JOW)

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)

Discusses research that looked at the actions, policies, and responses of organizations concerning training issues and substance abuse. Found that without training, an organization cannot successfully wage the war against alcohol and drug abuse at work. (JOW)

Four ideas to improve the results of training are: choose students carefully, utilize pre-training preparation, be supportive, and employ a scheduled follow-up and evaluation. (Author/BP)

The article describes the sound page system, a relatively new training tool, that has technical information on one side of a plain sheet of paper and recorded sound on magnetic film on the other side. Trainees can use the system for self-study, thereby reducing formal classroom training. (Author/JB)

Correspondence education is a tested, flexible, and viable addition to the training and development arsenal of learning tools. Although a comparatively recent development in the professions, properly integrated within the training plan, correspondence study supports any trainer's effort and closes most fundamental learning gaps. (Author/DS)

This article offers 14 practical guidelines that can help pave the way to credibility for the training department in an organization. (Author)

Color video can be utilized by department stores involved in fashion retailing, such as Dayton's, to train employees while maintaining the store's reputation for quality. Its uses include product knowledge, store policies and procedures, management communication market, trip reports, trend shows, role-playing, modular courses, and executive…

Key elements to ensure the effectiveness of training include (1) systematic development of instructional materials; (2) a means of preparing trainers; (3) techniques to transfer training to job performance; (4) materials to support administration and management of trainees; and (5) systematic measurement of program effectiveness. (SK)

Three groups of strategies for overcoming trainee resistance are (1) preventing (distracting, assuming a "one-down" position, baiting, preempting, linking); (2) circumventing (refraining, disengaging); and (3) using resistance (treating it as substantive agreement). (SK)

The increasing worldwide use of the metric system is leading the United States into abandoning the English system of measurement and undertaking the monumental task of converting to the metric system. Great Britain offers valuable training experience to the United States with their seven year lead into metrication. (DS)

Training specialists must confront the need and obligation to incorporate disabled individuals into their organization's training programs professionally, sensitively, and effectively. The first and biggest step in adapting programs is to develop open and constructive attitudes in the training designer. (JOW)

Author outlines two basic session plans and sets down guidelines for a successful training program. (Editor)

Presents results of a national survey of training and development executives concerning the state of U.S. employee training. Examples of the topics covered by the survey include corporate philosophy, staffing considerations, needs assessment, training participation, program topics, methods and materials, and program evaluation. (CT)