The ASTD Training and Development Handbook

The ASTD Training and Development Handbook

by Robert L. Craig

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For nearly three decades, The ASTD Training and Development Handbook has been the bible of the training and development field. Sponsored by the American Society for Training and Development, each eagerly awaited new edition can be counted on to give professionals the most up-to-date, cutting-edge information available. This latest edition, 80 percent of which is completely new, provides an in-depth exploration of such current topics as outsourcing, electronic performance support systems, interactive multimedia training systems, and creating "the learning organization." The Fourth Edition sets the stage for the future of human resource development and human performance technology - anchoring professional trainers and others responsible for workforce development directly to the mainstream of organizational purpose.

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    The description notes this edition is 80 percent new. What does this rapid evolution suggest about the nature of the training and development profession itself, and how does this pace of change resonate with your own professional journey or observations?

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    The book highlights the importance of "anchoring professional trainers... directly to the mainstream of organizational purpose." In your experience, what are the greatest challenges and successes in truly integrating T&D with broader organizational goals, as discussed or implied by the authors?

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