Describes a nine-step method to overcome resistance from participants and get the most from using role playing in training. (JOW)

The use of subliminal communication is examined through discussions of its use by advertisers, training for Navy gunners in World War II, football coaches, and in driver education programs. (CT)

A computer system conversion in a business was relatively painless for users and invisible to customers. The plan relied on basic training strategies that apply to a variety of technology upgrades. (Author/JOW)

Describes methods for salvaging training sessions that are unsuccessful. Includes examples of problems caused by office politics, disruptive students, equipment failures, and cultural differences. (JOW)

Discusses using transparencies, foils, and computer-generated slides as support materials during presentations. Steps outlined include planning them offline, establishing personal contact before using them as props during a presentation, using them to display the structure of the presentation, using them to encourage audience involvement, and…

Defines the four most widely recognized learning styles and discusses the need to adapt one's training style to fit the trainees. Also stresses the importance of understanding one's own learning preferences and those of coworkers. (JOW)

Looks at the growth of the Internet and its potential uses for trainers. Describes listservs and newsgroups that would be beneficial, the World Wide Web, and lists of resources that are helpful. Discusses the culture of the 'Net and training uses. (JOW)

Serious trainers are using myths and fables in an attempt to focus workers on their conscious and unconscious assumptions about quality, diversity, job satisfaction, and other issues and to help them redirect their workplace energy more productively. Followers of Carl Jung argue that the approach used to help patients resolve inner conflicts can…

Provides eight ways for trainers to avoid overloading trainees: prepare succinct reference materials, let learners do more, chunk training, design materials with memory aids, create job aids, build automaticity, give learners "training wheels," and detect and correct overload during training. (JOW)

A new experience in bank training is the use of simultaneous role playing, a type of participative training in which students mostly instruct themselves rather than through instructor interaction. The purpose is to develop field trainers which in turn will reduce training cost and train more personnel. (DS)

A company trainer shows some ways of scheduling reinforcement of learning for trainees: continuous reinforcement, fixed ratio, variable ratio, fixed interval, and variable interval. As there are problems with all methods, he suggests trying combinations of various types of reinforcement. (MF)

Discusses aspects of Jungian typology: (1) three pairs of opposing attitudes or functions; (2) the training applications of Jung's psychological types; and (3) instruments measuring Jungian typology, including Myers-Briggs Type Indicators, Keirsey Temperament Sorter, Personal Style Inventory, Keegan Type Measuring Instrument, and Personal Style…

The best way to increase the value and impact of an evaluation system is to provide immediate feedback to the instructors and an innovative training climate that allows change. (SK)

Discusses the differences between training adolescents and adults and stresses the importance of designing effective programs for adolescents. Describes programs used by 7-11, Burger King, and Six Flags Over Texas. (JOW)

Discusses the use of role playing in training and the reluctance of adults in classroom situations to participate. Presents guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of role-playing resistance syndrome. (JOW)