Learning Paths Increase Profits by Reducing the Time It Takes Employees to Get Up-to-Speed
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Biographical note
Jim Williams is a training and development leader with more than twenty years experience creating and implementing training solutions to support organizational change and growth initiatives first at IBM and then at General Electric.
They can be reached at www.LearningPathConsultants.com.
Steve Rosenbaum is a consultant who has worked with America's leading companies including Disney, Dupont, Ceridian, GE Capital CarlsonWagonlit Travel, and Allina Health Systems to help them design, develop, and implement creative training solutions.
"<i>Learning Paths</i> hits the bulls eye to become more accountable in the companies we work in." (<i>OD/Leadership Network News</i>; 1/3/2005)
The Learning Path Methodology: Walks the reader through the major steps and strategies needed for building Learning Paths.
Doing the Right Training: Offers a wide-range of strategies, methods and techniques that can be targeted to the training within a Learning Path and tied to an organization’s particular business needs.
Do the Training Right: Shows how to ensure the training within a Learning Path is delivered in the most cost-effective manner and introduces methods for structuring training so that it transfers to the job easily and effectively.
Contents of the CD-ROM xiii
Foreword xvii
Acknowledgments xxi
Introduction 1
Part I The Learning Path Methodology 7
Chapter 1 From Graduation Day to Independence Day 11
Chapter 2 Getting Started 27
Chapter 3 Measuring Time to
Chapter 4 Mapping Learning Paths 57
Chapter 5 Finding Quick Hits 73
Chapter 6 Accelerating Learning Paths 89
Chapter 7 Transition and Maintenance 111
Chapter 8 Managing Learning Path Projects 123
Part II Doing the "Right Training" 145
Chapter 9 Building Proficiency Models 147
Chapter 10 Developing Top Performers 157
Chapter 11 Connecting to Business Needs 169
Chapter 12 Capturing Content 187
Presentations 188
Part III Doing the "Training Right" 197
Chapter 13 Selecting Training Methods 199
Chapter 14 Establishing Managers as Coaches 209
Chapter 15 Building Directed Self-Study 221
Chapter 16 Creating the New Classroom Experience 231
Introductions 233
Team Building 234
Practice Activities 235
Real Situations 237
Games 237
Compliance 237
Follow-Up 239
Summary 239
A Final Note 241
Frequently Asked Questions 245
Tool Kit 251
Resources 271
Index 279
About the Authors 285
How to Use the CD-ROM 287
Pfeiffer Publications Guide 289
Learning Paths is a down-to-earth practical resource that is filled with illustrative examples, methods, techniques, strategies, processes, and tools for making company-wide, real-time training possible. Created to be flexible, the Learning Path approach can be customized to fit your organization no matter what its type or size. Learning Paths is divided into three sections:
- The Learning Path Methodology: Walks the reader through the major steps and strategies needed for building Learning Paths.
- Doing the Right Training: Offers a wide-range of strategies, methods, and techniques that can be targeted to the training within a Learning Path and tied to an organization’s particular business needs.
- Do the Training Right: Shows how to ensure the training within a Learning Path is delivered in the most cost-effective manner and introduces methods for structuring training so that it transfers to the job easily and effectively.
In addition, the book answers frequently asked questions and contains a CD-ROM that includes a PowerPoint presentation of the Learning Paths process and the forms and templates needed to help you build and implement the Learning Paths.
--Allan H. Kennel, senior vice president of human resources, retired, GE
"If you want to make your strategy work, this is the formula for success. The process, systems and tools are practical and effective."
--Edward Robbins, director of performance learning, Ceridian-Lifeworks Services
"As an educator for the last 30 years, I was really impressed. Very innovative! I can’t wait to share it with the CEOs on our foundation board."
--Nick Maras, vice president of institutional advancement, Century College
"I've already started using many of the strategies in this book with my clients. It's a great methodology for any OD consultant."
--James Lynn, organizational psychologist, Lynn & Associates
Product details
Biographical note
Jim Williams is a training and development leader with more than twenty years experience creating and implementing training solutions to support organizational change and growth initiatives first at IBM and then at General Electric.
They can be reached at www.LearningPathConsultants.com.
Steve Rosenbaum is a consultant who has worked with America's leading companies including Disney, Dupont, Ceridian, GE Capital CarlsonWagonlit Travel, and Allina Health Systems to help them design, develop, and implement creative training solutions.