The foundational and go-to book for anyone who does training in the talent development field.
A must have for trainers...
Telling Ain't Training
is an essential book for all learning and development professionals. When the first edition of
was published in 2002, its practical, learner-focused approach quickly became a favorite with learning and development professionals, as well as school teachers, parents, professors, and anyone else who trains, educates, or instructs. Chock-full of myth-busting research and ready-to-use tools, always delivered in a lighthearted and entertaining style,
set new standards for the training industry.
That's a tough act to follow, but the long-awaited new edition of
does not disappoint. While it has been updated, expanded and enhanced to reflect almost a decade of progress, fans of the original
will be relieved to find that its lively, user-friendly tone has been carefully preserved. In fact, this is a book that faithfully practices what it preaches, engaging the reader from page one and immediately involving them in the first of many try-it-yourself exercises that teach trainers how to avoid telling in favor of more interactive training.
This substantially heftier edition covers everything you must know to be a better trainer, plus:
Extensive new chapters covering technology and e-learning
More methods for creating terrific learner-centered training sessions
Expanded evidence and research to support its approach to adult learning
Ways to retrofit your existing training programs and materials
Even more in-depth explanations of how the basic principles of adult learning apply
An extensive index to make the book more referenceable
Additional tools, charts, exercises, illustrations, quizzes, and activities to involve learners.