Berkley, Robyn A.

Strategic training and development / Robyn A. Berkley, David M. Kaplan. - Los Angeles : London ; SAGE, c2020. - xxii, 433 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Training and development strategy -- Legal issues in training and development -- Needs analysis -- Learning theories -- Training evaluation: reaction and learning -- Training evaluation: transfer and results -- Learning methods -- Delivery options for face-to-face training -- Technology-mediated training and development -- Careers and succession --
Employee development -- Practical skills for training and development -- Training for differences: understanding culture and diversity -- Appendix A: Semester-Long Project --
Appendix B: External Partnerships -- Appendix C: Managing a Training Session.


"People are the most important resource for today's organizations. Organizations must invest in their employees to sustain a competitive advantage and achieve their strategic objectives. Strategic Training and Development translates theory and research into best practices for improving employee knowledge, skills, and behaviors in the workplace. Authors Robyn A. Berkley and David M. Kaplan take a holistic and experiential approach, providing ample practice opportunities for students. A strong focus on technology, ethics, legal issues, diversity and inclusion, and succession helps prepare students to succeed in today’s business environment."--Back cover


9781506344393 (paperback)

2019011052


Strategic planning
Conflict management
Professional ethics
Organizational change

HD30.28 / B45 2020