Synopses & Reviews
Packed with real-world examples drawn from all levels of government, the Handbook of Training and Development for the Public Sector provides a complete and up-to-date guide to human resource development for both new and veteran public HRD managers and trainers. It furnishes public sector managers with a comprehensive survey and in-depth analysis of new methods of HRD instructional technology, and is filled with numerous tips on conducting and evaluating programs.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-318) and index.
About the Author
MONTGOMERY VAN WART is director, advanced public executive program, school of public affairs, Arizona State University. N. JOSEPH CAYER is director and professor, school of public affairs, Arizona State University. STEVE COOK is a civilian personnel manager in the U.S. Department of the Army.
Table of Contents
Part One: Understanding Human Resource Development and Its Role in the Public Sector
1. Human Resource Development in the Public Sector: Expanding in Scope and Significance
2. The Varieties of Training and Development
3. Organizational Systems for Human Resource Development in Government Agencies
Part Two: Designing Effective Training and Development Programs
4. Analyzing Training Needs: Individual, Group, and Strategic Approaches
5. Gaining Organizational Support for Training and Development Programs
6. Designing Training and Development Programs: Key Factors
7. Developing Effective Curricula and Lesson Plans
Part Three: A Guide to Instructional Methods
8. How Adults Learn: Practical Lessons from Research and Theory
9. Lecture and Discussion Methods
10. Printed Materials and Practice and Feedback Techniques
11. Behavior-Shaping and Technology-Based Methods
Part Four: Conducting and Evaluating Programs
12. Conducting Training Programs: Practical Strategies and Tips
13. Evaluating Training Programs
14. Major TrAnds in Public Sector Training