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Book SynopsisA Washington Post #1 bestseller!There are more similarities than differences between how artists and scientists work. Both ask countless questions. Both search in earnest for answers. Both are dedicated to reaching the best results. Not so different from today's trainers, are they?
Elaine Biech, one of the most highly regarded names in talent development, has set out to identify the perfect blend of content mastery and audience insight. The result is this highly informative book.The Art and Science of Training presents the science for learning and development, but it also emphasizes that training success lies in knowing what to do when things don't go as planned.
Discover how top facilitators always put learners first, even when faced with exceptions to the rule—the unwilling learner, the uninformed supervisor, the inappropriate delivery medium, or the unmanageable performance challenge. And learn why you must understand people, not only content, to ensure consistently exceptional learning experiences.
Science is both a body of knowledge and a process. Art is the expression of creativity and imagination. Where they intersect is the best way to help others learn and grow.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction ix 1 What Is the Science and Art of Training? 1 2 How Do You Learn? 21 3 How Do You Design So Others Can Learn? 47 4 What About the 90% of Learning That Occurs Beyond the Classroom? 73 5 What Can You Expect of Technology? 97 6 How Do You Prepare for Your Delivery Role? 109 7 How Do You Align Delivery to Your Learners' Needs? 131 8 How Can You Address Training Challenges? 161 9 How Can You Guarantee Transfer of Learning to the Workplace? 179 10 How Do You Align Learning With Organizational Requirements? 201 11 Why Bother With Assessment and Evaluation? 215 12 Science or Art? How Do You Ensure You Are the Best? 243 13 How Can Training Be Relevant in the Future? 263 About the Author 273 Index 275
