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Authors: Gary R Sisson
ISBN-13: 9781576751657, ISBN-10: 1576751651
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publ Inc
Date Published: January 2001
Edition: New Edition

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Author Biography: Gary R Sisson

Sisson founded Paradigm Corporation in 1982.

Book Synopsis

This book presents a systematic approach to training small groups of people in a variety of jobs and skills. Instruction style is based on a pioneering method called Hot Popper, an acronym for Hands-On Training, Prepare for training, Open the session, Present the subject, Practice the skills, Evaluate the performance, and Review the subject.

Table of Contents

Preface: Low-Cost, High-Return Training
1Traditional On-the-Job Training: Popular but Obsolete1
2Improving Results with Hands-On Training11
3Adapting the Method to Fit Your Situation39
4Tools to Enhance Hands-On Training47
5Evolution, Revolution, and Execution: Opportunities for Hands-On Training57
6Hands-On Training Instructor Guides71
7Making Hands-On Training Work89
Conclusion: Harnessing Human Nature95
Notes97
Selected References99
Index101
About the Author107

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