Putting a program on audiocassette isn't easy, but accurate estimates early in the effort will save not only production costs, but development costs as well. (Editor)

A community college dean claims that the two-year school of higher education is a much overlooked, but potentially valuable, resource for the company director. (Author)

Modular training is a concept which can provide teaching effectiveness, the building of skills inventories and greater benefit to the individual. (Author/RK)

In response to William Coulson's article in this issue, the author is pleased that professionals are questioning their own roles in Encounter but is in general disagreement with Coulson's points regarding complete openness and feedback. (CJ)

In response to article by William Coulson in this issue the author is in general agreement with the points made by Coulson but expresses the wish that Coulson had also discussed what differentiates encounter groups from other techniques and professional training needed to prepare them adequately. (CJ)

Describes a systematic approach to training needs identification that is directly tied to changing organizational events and performance requirements. The discussion includes nine questions which address performance expectations. (JJD)

The issue is devoted to seven articles about a study of trainer effectiveness. It includes the approach to the study, major findings, a case study, aspects of trainer effectiveness, an approach to looking at trainer effectiveness, and conclusions. (JOW)

Results indicate that corporate training directors perceive poor listening as an important problem facing organizations, one that leads to ineffective performance or low productivity. Educators and trainers are encouraged to include aspects of listening behavior identified in this study into organizational communication curricula or industrial…

Discusses the importance of the selection and evaluation of suitable software packages that will fit naturally into the organizational structure and existing jobs and the role of the training professional in the assessment of training needs and evaluation of training materials supplied by software vendors. (EAO)

Describes a project conducted to improve training in industry. It produced and validated a training technology system and developed a program to prepare corporate personnel in the use of the system. This system and a related training technology course are reviewed. (CT)

This "final" list of 16 core competencies for instructional/training development professionals was developed over a three-year period by a special task force appointed by the Board of Directors of the Division of Instructional Development within the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. (Author)

Teachers who seek training positions in business and industry should possess the following qualifications: business knowledge; creativity; planning; organizational and supervisory skills; flexibility; and awareness of adult learning approaches. (SK)

Covert discrimination has replaced overt racism and sexism in hiring programs, and relatively few women are hired in line areas. New issues, such as the rights of handicapped and older workers, are beginning to appear. Training and development professionals will be called on to ensure that equal employment opportunity is achieved. (CT)

The learning processes of an employee in a new role were analyzed using the Dreyfus model of skill development (novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and expert). Influences of the trainer, informal workplace interactions, and formal courses on the transition to the new role were identified. (SK)

From part of a larger study, interviews and observations of three Australian adult educators in the vocational education sector showed that those with work histories as teachers resisted discourses positioning them as trainers. They understood teaching and training as diametric opposites, a rigid position that may be counterproductive to…