Template for needs assessment

Don Clark is a veteran training developer who has a wonderful web site full of information, models, and templates devote to training and performance improvement. Here is just one example, a template on how to conduct a needs assessment that lays a good foundation for effective training.

Mel Silberman & active training

The single best book for anyone doing adult training, in my view, is Mel Silberman's Active Training. He follows the entire process from needs assessment, learning objectives, curriculum design, on to presentation and transfer of learning. The book mixes clear theory with specific tips, like room arrangements or speaking styles. Other books may go deeper into specific topics, but this one gives any trainer an excellent starting point. Silberman has several other books (101 Ways to Make Training Active; The Consultant's Toolkit; The Consultant's Big Book of Reproducible Surveys and Questionnaires), training modules, and a web site.

What books related to training, digital media, people or other topics would you recommend?

Get those creative juices flowing

Planning a session on creativity? Here's a very funny short video from England you might like to use on "creative juices."