Tom W. Goad

The First-time Trainer: a Step-by-step Quick Guide for Managers, Supervisors, and New Training Professionals Tom W. Goad 2nd edition

Successful organizations depend on training to keep them viable...but in today's belt-tightening economy, managers are often asked to become expert training facilitators overnight. Faced with the challenges of diversity, a multi-generational workforce, and the many options made possible by technology and e-learning, even first-time trainers must be ready with the most up-to-the-minute techniques. Thoroughly revised, The First-Time Trainer is a concise, information-packed guide that will quickly transform readers into confident, effective trainers. Filled with real-world examples and dozens of field-tested tools, the book shows readers how to: Select media and delivery methods ? Prepare and give effective presentations ? Communicate with learners and get them involved ? Ask the right kind of questions ? Cope with behavior problems ? Give and receive feedback ? Put objectives to the test ? And more Training is still the best way to make certain employees perform at their best. This user-friendly guide gets first-time facilitators training like pros in no time.