How to Start a Training Program

  • 3h 45m
  • Carolyn Nilson
  • Association for Talent Development
  • 1999

Whether your company has a one-person training department, a start-up human resources function, or nothing at all, this book will show you how to implement successful and cost-effective training programs that will produce tangible bottom-line results. Training specialist and author Nilson leads you through the start-up process (creating a business plan, developing training standards and writing policy, setting budgets, and introducing the program to your company) and follows through with sound advice on implementing and maintaining your system (designing and delivering successful programs; monitoring, evaluating, and reporting results; focusing on performance).

About the Author

Carolyn Nilson is a nationally recognized trainer with broad experience in all phases of training. She has held a variety of corporate training positions and is a consultant to numerous companies and agencies. She is the author of many books and articles, and speaks frequently on training and performance topics.

In this Book

  • How to Start a Training Program—Training is a Strategic Business Tool in Any Organization
  • Acknowledgments
  • Chapter 1: Meeting the Challenge Head-On
  • Chapter 2: The Business Plan for Training
  • Chapter 3: Training Policy
  • Chapter 4: Training Standards
  • Chapter 5: Costs and Accountability
  • Chapter 6: The Business of Employee Development
  • Chapter 7: Introducing Training
  • Chapter 8: Analyzing Needs and Designing Training
  • Chapter 9: Delivery Options and Presentation Tips
  • Chapter 10: Performance and Evaluation
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