The human resource development handbook

Packed with practical advice, yet firmly based on solid academic foundations, this quick-reference manual is full of information designed to help the day-to-day operation of a high-profile staff development and training programme. Ideal for those who want to be fully up-to-date with current staff development practice, this book covers both effective practice and the relevant theory of training. Providing a coherent synthesis of modern staff development, the book's individual parts focus on the four key elements of HRD that are essential for those wanting to develop a professional approach to their work. Part 1: HRD in the organization. Part 2: the roles of Human Resource Developers. Part 3: The Training Function. Part 4: Occupation of HRD Professionals. Complete with case studies, detailed examples, checklists and suggestions for further reading, the book is the ideal desk-reference for busy trainers and will prove essential to any trainer or HRD professional wanting to ensure that their staff development is well designed, theoretically sound and fully effective.