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A Transdisciplinary Approach to Training: Preliminary Research Findings Based on a Case Analysis
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Bimpitsos, Christos; Petridou, Eugenia – European Journal of Training and Development, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to discuss the benefits, barriers and challenges of the transdisciplinary approach to training, and to present findings of a case analysis. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is based on the research findings of an experimental training program for Greek local government managers co-funded by the European…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Foreign Countries, Local Government, Human Resources
Continuing Vocational Training in Local Government in Portugal, 2000-05--What Has Changed?
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Cabrito, Belmiro Gil; Simao, Ana Margarida Veiga; Alves, Mariana Gaio; Almeida, Antonio – European Journal of Vocational Training, 2009
Local government in Portugal had a good opportunity to modernise through the Programa de Formacao para as Autarquias Locais (Foral) [Training programme for local authorities], implemented between 2000 and 2005. Substantial financial resources were made available through the programme to retrain local government human resources in order to improve…
Descriptors: Municipalities, Foreign Countries, Local Government, Human Resources
The Evaluation of Vocational Training. Report of a Seminar (University of Manchester, United Kingdom, January 1975).
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Commission des Communautes Europeennes (Luxembourg). – 1975
Based on the working papers and the results of seminar discussions on the evaluation of vocational education in various European countries, this volume summarizes current European thinking on the evaluation of training programs. Chapter 1 describes and defines the different levels of analysis which can be used in evaluation: analysis in the…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Employment Opportunities, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Return on Investment in Training: Research Readings.
Smith, Andrew, Ed. – 2001
Following an introduction ("Return on Investment in Training" by Andrew Smith) that provides an overview and a synopsis of research findings, the following five chapters of this book present the results of five research projects funded by the National Research and Evaluation Committee in Australia in 1999-2000. The first four of these…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Developed Nations, Economic Development, Economic Impact
What Works in Enhancing HRD Effectiveness?
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Wognum, Ida – 2000
A study was conducted to determine what factors of human resource development (HRD) or other learning interventions impede or enhance improved performance. A review of the literature suggested theories of HRD effectiveness, where HRD effectiveness is perceived as the extent to which HRD goals and objectives are achieved. Various authors state that…
Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Style, Context Effect, Developed Nations
Academy of Human Resource Development Conference Proceedings (St. Louis, Missouri, March 2-5, 1995).
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Holton, Elwood F., III, Ed. – 1995
This document contains papers from 23 of 25 symposia held at the 1995 Academy of Human Resource Development (HRD) conference. Keynote speeches, symposium 6, and symposium 25 are not included. The 23 symposia are on the following topics: (1) HRD town forum; (2) core directions in HRD; (3) university instruction in HRD; (4) evaluation in HRD; (5)…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Context Effect, Corporate Education, Educational Needs