Discusses "excessive activity syndrome," the condition that exists when too many Total Quality Management (TQM) activities have been implemented and limited results have been achieved. Offers symptoms of EAS and suggests treatments. (JOW)

The Team Effectiveness Inventory enables work teams to assess themselves in five areas: team mission, goal achievement, empowerment, open communication, and positive roles and norms. (JOW)

Discusses elements essential to designing an effective conference--developing a theme, topics, objectives, and determining presentation formats. (JOW)

Discusses the need for trainers to evaluate the training requests they receive to determine whether they are appropriate for the situation. Suggests how trainers can prepare themselves for roles as performance consultants. (JOW)

Distance learning is a cost-effective way to offer training to several locations and to employees who are not available for traditional classroom instruction. Effectiveness is enhanced by matching goals with approaches and matching goals and approaches with appropriate technology. (JOW)

Measurement planning should be done simultaneously with training design. Clarifying business goals and identifying "stairstep" connections between goals and training suggest what needs to be measured and how. (JOW)

Compares community substance abuse programs that have worked with some that have not by applying principles from complex systems theory and ideas from learning communities. (JOW)

Describes the American Society for Training and Development's Benchmarking Forum, a cooperative venture among companies with strong financial and organizational commitments to employee training. Participants will identify training's best practices and generate comparative data to set a standard for their individual efforts. (Author)

The conflict between family and work is not going to go away by itself. Many companies offer programs, benefits, and services that support workers and their families. Tracking results of the programs on such issues as productivity, turnover, absenteeism, and tardiness will help organizations modify or supplement their training and education…

Explains how training simulations can make on-the-job learning faster and safer by providing hands-on experience and controlled environments. Offers tips for assessing the costs and designing and effective simulation. (Author)