Learning and Development

  • 4h
  • Rebecca Page-Tickell
  • Kogan Page
  • 2014

Tailored to the needs of HR and learning and development (L&D) practitioners, this book offers an overview of the field that is strongly aligned to organizational strategies and objectives.

Using a combination of practical tools, assessments, scenarios and international case studies, this handbook builds readers' knowledge of the area -- from diagnosing L&D needs and types of intervention and development categories, to assessment and training evaluation. Page-Tickell provides the skills needed to implement a successful L&D strategy in any type of organization.

About the Author

Rebecca Page-Tickell is a business psychologist and HR specialist. During her career she has worked in-house as an HR practitioner in L&D as well as working with HR professionals in a consulting capacity, across industry sectors and in organizations of varying sizes, from micro-organizations to multinational corporations. Page-Tickell specializes in talent identification and management, performance management and engagement. She is currently Senior Manager at ViHPS Legal and a lecturer at the Hampshire Business School at Farnborough College of Technology.

In this Book

  • Defining Learning and Development
  • The Importance of Learning and Development
  • Learning and Development, Organization and Human Resource Management (HRM) Strategy
  • How Learning and Development Works
  • How Do You Do It?
  • Planning and Action
  • Measurement
  • Conclusion