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Sage, David – Training and Development Journal, 1973
Study of causes of poor performance not correctable by training is an example of the non-training problems trainers were expected to solve. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Administration, Failure, Learning Problems, Learning Processes
Newstrom, John W.; Leifer, Melissa S. – Training and Development Journal, 1982
The authors report data from a survey of perception of training from the viewpoint of the organization, the trainee, and the trainer. The article also presents a sample of the strategies traditionally available for improving these perceptions. (CT)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Management Development, Perception, Teacher Role
Lipshitz, Raanan; And Others – Training and Development Journal, 1989
Three groups of strategies for overcoming trainee resistance are (1) preventing (distracting, assuming a "one-down" position, baiting, preempting, linking); (2) circumventing (refraining, disengaging); and (3) using resistance (treating it as substantive agreement). (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Change Strategies, Learning Motivation, Trainees
Stevenson, Gloria – Training and Development Journal, 1980
To improve an ongoing training session, the author suggests holding 20- to 30-minute evaluation meetings at the end of each day. Trainers and representative trainees identify learning problems, air issues, and propose modifications for the next class or session. (SK)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Feedback, Participant Satisfaction
Thompson, John T., Jr. – Training and Development Journal, 1978
Presents a model for developing a strategy for training evaluation, according to the purpose of the evaluation or who is being evaluated. (MF)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Models
Wolfe, Joseph – Training and Development Journal, 1973
Urges trainers not to proceed blindly in learning program effectiveness. (DS)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Behavior Change, Evaluation Methods, Management Development