THE 2005 PFEIFFER ANNUAL：TRAINING(W/ CD)

Shifting work patterns, constant organizational change, and a continually increasing demand for new knowledge, challenges even the most experienced training professional. Under these conditions, proven, ready-to-use resources are immensely useful. None more so than The 2005 Pfeiffer Annual: Training, which provides instant access to a wealth of knowledge about training and development, and proven tools that can be put to use with a minimum of preparation. The book is divided into four sections: Experiential Learning Activities (ELAs); Editor’s Choice, Inventories, Questionnaires, and Surveys; and Articles and Discussion Resources. All the material can be freely reproduced for training purposes. ELAs are the mainstay of the Annual and cover a broad range of training topics. The activities are presented as complete and ready-to-use training designs; facilitator instructions and all necessary handouts and participant materials are included.

Elaine Biech is the author of more than a dozen articles and books, including The Business of Consulting, Marketing and Selling Your Consulting Services, and The Consultant's Quickstart Guide, all published by Pfeiffer. She is president and managing principal of ebb associates inc and has consulted to a diverse range of industries including health care institutions, insurance, banking, shipbuilding, manufacturing, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Preface.

The Difference Between Training and Consulting: Which Annual to Use?

Introduction to The 2005 Pfeiffer Annual: Training.

Experiential Learning Activities.

Introduction to the Experiential Learning Activities Section.

Experiential Learning Activities Categories.

Well-Being: Drawing the Bottom Line (Teri-E Belf).

Rich Traditions: Managing Diversity (Edwina Pio).

Life Balance: Juggling Priorities (Gail Hahn).

What’s Your Priority? Clarifying Instructions (Jean Barbazette).

Stand-Up and Sit-Down Talkers: Experiencing Diversity (Linda Byars Swindling).

What Zoo Animal Would You Be? Giving and Receiving Feedback (George E. Krock).

The Modern Art Factory: Experiencing Changing Leadership (Frank A. Prince).

Musical Introductions: Melting the Ice (Lenn Millbower).

Four Thermometers: Planning for Implementation (Steve Sphar).

Learning Charts: Cataloging for Future Planning (Robert C. Preziosi).

Role Models: Achieving Long-Term Results (Robert Shaver).

Chains: Keeping Lines of Communication Open (Deborah Spring Laurel).

The Human Body: Creating a Business Plan (Lois Danis and Donna L. Goldstein).

Editor’s Choice.

Introduction to the Editor’s Choice Section.

Three Activities: Making Online Courses More Interactive (Ryan Watkins).

Far Versus Near Transfer: Planning for Success (Paul L. Garavaglia).

Inventories, Questionnaires, and Surveys.

Introduction to the Inventories, Questionnaires, and Surveys Section.

Developing Trainers: A Self-Assessment and Observer Feedback Process (John Sample).

Best People Practices Assessment (Stephen G. Haines).

Articles and Discussion Resources.

Introduction to the Articles and Discussion Resources Section.

Learning from Diversity Training: Outcome Assessment Strategies (Anne M. McMahon and C. Louise Sellaro).

Let’s Talk (Carolyn Nilson).

From Stand Up to Sit Down: Translating Classroom Presentations to Computer-Based Classes (Niki Nichols).

Growing Community Online (Zane L. Berge).

How You Know What You Know (Herb Kindler).

Semi-Structured Online Debate (Chih-Hsiung Tu).

Creating the People Edge (Stephen G. Haines).

Does Executive Education Improve Business Performance? (Adrian Furnham).

Establishing a Stimulating Environment for Communication and Learning (Robert William Lucas).

**A Comprehensive, Effective, Proven Model to Develop Leaders (Lois B. Hart and Charlotte S. Waisman).

**Management Rhythm (Peter R. Garber).

Performance-Management Techniques for Developing Self-Sufficient Workers (Teri Lund and Susan Barksdale).

Contributors.

Contents of the Companion Volume,The 2005 Pfeiffer Annual: Consulting.

How to Use the CD-ROM.

Pfeiffer Publications Guide.

**Topic is “cutting edge.”