Tools of Engagement

by Tom Bunzel

Published 1 January 2010
Trainers, consultants, HR professionals need a resource for helping them apply social media technology to their meetings and training sessions. This resource shows how to get an online meeting scheduled, plan its contents, rehearse, and prepare, deliver meaningful content over the web, and follow up with a strategic plan to take full advantage of all aspects of the event going forward. It also covers continuing the dialog with other online technologies and shows how mashing and social networking can help train and teach. The book also includes Premium Content.

This highly accessible, comprehensive resource shares the passions and key lessons from an all-star cast of respected training professionals. The authors covers a range of training topics, from designing, writing, delivering, measuring, and managing training to developing business acumen. They have divided the book into five sections (Designing Training, Delivering Training, Workforce Performance and Learning, Measurement and Evaluation, and Professional Development), including over 60 articles as well as additional resources on a special Web site; helpful checklists, case studies, and assessments throughout; and an easily customizable CD. The Trainer's Portable Mentor is ideal for anyone new to the field of training and development as well as veterans looking for succinct practical nuggets they can put to use right away.

As a training and development or human resource professional, do you have the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to become an indispensable strategic partner within your organization? Building Business Acumen for Trainers provides step-by-step practical advice on business practices guaranteed to win the support, respect, and attention of your organization. Written for both new and seasoned professionals, this essential resource will show how to put into practice the three critical areas of business acumen: * Finance skills * Partnering skills * Communication skills