Book description
Case studies provide real examples of how processes play out in an organization. The book of case studies describes how learning and development programs are evaluated, including the financial ROI. These case studies represent settings and cultures from around the world including India, Australia, Canada, Germany, and other countries, as well as the United States. The case studies are engaging, easy-to-read, and follow the evaluation process from the decision to evaluate a program, to planning for the study, to collecting data, analyzing data, and reporting results. More importantly, these case studies describe the improvements made to programs as a result of evaluation
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Content
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Ready, Set, Aim! Goal Setting and Preparation
- Chapter 2. Flying Solo: Self-Directed Learning
- Chapter 3. Doing Good: Learning by Volunteering
- Chapter 4. Taking Time Out: Learning on a Sabbatical
- Chapter 5. Two Can Do It: Learning by Mentoring or Being Mentored
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Chapter 6. Move and Stretch: Learning Through Rotational and Stretch Assignments
- What Is a Rotational Assignment?
- Who Should Try Job Rotation Assignments?
- How Does a Rotational Assignment Benefit the Learner?
- How Does a Rotational Assignment Benefit the Organization?
- What Is a Stretch Assignment?
- Who Should Try Stretch Assignments?
- How Do Stretch Assignments Benefit the Learner?
- How Do Stretch Assignments Benefit the Organization?
- What Competencies and Skills Can Job Rotation and Stretch Assignments Develop?
- How Do They Work?
- Case Studies
- Resources
- Chapter 7. Team Effort: Learning in Special Teams
- Chapter 8. Teaching to Learn: Learning by Teaching Others
- Chapter 9. Fun and Games: Learning via Games and Contests
- Chapter 10. Digital Storytelling: Learning by Creating Videos and Podcasts
- Chapter 11. Zoning Out: Learning Through Innovation/Creativity Zones
- Chapter 12. Getting Social: Social Learning Tools
- Summary—Now What?
- Index
- About the Author
Product information
- Title: Employee Development on a Shoestring
- Author(s):
- Release date: March 2012
- Publisher(s): Association for Talent Development
- ISBN: 9781562867997
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