Ideas for Improving Any Training and Development Plans © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision in Business and Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision for Nonprofit Staff. Sections of This Topic Include Introduction Planning — Some Considerations for Developing the Training and Development Plan …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Some Contemporary Principles of Adult Learning — Principles Too Often Forgotten Understand Common Myths About Training and Development Additional Resources Library’s Blogs About Training and Development Also, consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to Adult Learning …

Samples of Learner’s Results As Means to Verify Learning (This page is referenced from the Basic Framework for Training and Development Plan.) There are numerous means by which a learner can show evidence of learning verification– any means other than the traditional passing of tests in a course. The following list provides examples of results, …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Preparation for Conducting Needs Assessment Overall Purpose of Training Assessment and Analysis One Approach — Four Steps to Conducting a Needs Assessment Another Approach to Needs Assessment to Determine Your Overall Training Goals More Resources for Training Needs Assessment and Analysis …

Best Practices for Effective Training with Learners Sections of This Topic Include Preparation for Implementing Your Training Plan Key Considerations During Implementation Wise Advice for Any Trainer Additional Resources to Guide Implementation of Your Training Plan Also, consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to Implementing Training Plans In addition to …

Self-directed learners can use these guidelines for their personal and professional growth with their own training plans. Whether their training goals involve learning certain topics and/or skills, learners can start their learning by starting their planning. NOTE: Do not be intimidated by the length of this framework. If you looked at a list of all …

Directions for Learners to Complete This Training Plan Complete this training plan by following the guidelines in the document Complete Guidelines to Design Your Training Plan. Learners may modify this framework to suit their nature and needs. Name of Learner: Approval (if applicable): Time Frame Start date: Completion date: Funding Requirements (See budget at the …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Preparation for Developing Your Training Activities and Materials Key Considerations to Develop Your Training Activities and Materials Critical Consideration — Selecting a Trainer Many Possible Types of Training Activities Additional Resources to Develop Your Training Activities and Materials Also, consider Related …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Preparation for Designing Your Training Plan Design Your Learning Objectives Analyze Your Learning Objectives for Relevance, Alignment, Sequence, and Testability Designing Training Rooms (Classrooms) Additional Information About Designing Training Various Ideas for Ways to Learn (including Distance and Online learning) Also, …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Preparation for Evaluating Training Activities and Results Perspective on Evaluating Training Suggestions for Evaluating Training One Approach to Calculate Return on Investment (ROI) of Training Additional Resources to Guide Evaluation of Your Training Also, consider Related Library Topics Learn More in …