Training on Trial
Kirkpatrick, J., and Kirkpatrick, W. (2010) Training on Trial: How workplace learning must reinvent itself to remain relevant, New York, American Management Association.
This book discusses why workplace training initiatives fail, and concrete steps that can be taken to improve the partnership between training departments and the companies in which they reside.
My reading notes
Ch. 1: The case against us
Ch. 2: Taking the case
Ch. 3: The foundation of our defense
Ch. 4: Step 1. Pledge to work together
Ch. 5: Step 2. Address important jury issues
Ch. 6: Step 3. Refine expectations to define outcomes
Ch. 7: Step 4. Target critical behaviors and required drivers
Ch. 8: Step 5. Identify necessities for success
Ch. 9: Step 6. Execute the initiative
Ch. 10: Step 7. ROE, or return on expectations
Ch. 11: Examples from our stars
Ch. 12: Call to action