The Trainer S Pocketbook

A pocketful of tips and techniques for trainers, teachers, instructors and group leaders

An easy to use checklist, designed for daily use, to help trainers measure their own performance. Defines a specific measurable standard for each aspect of the training function

The Trainer's Pocketbook - the title that launched Management Pocketbooks and with worldwide sales approaching 100,000 copies! - has been fully updated and is now available in its 11th edition. This best-seller takes a succinct, practical approach to all aspects of structuring and delivering a training course or workshop. It covers learning theory, learning environment, techniques for opening and closing the session, the right equipment and how to use it, preparation, delivery and group activities. Author John Townsend writes: "This new edition has been totally revised in light of the advances in training technology, especially in the audio-visual field, but retains all the still-valid classics that have made it a favourite with trainers all over the world for so many years. And in comes lots of fun interactive stuff you can do on the web in front of the class - dreams come true for veteran trainers like me!" "As always, this new edition of the Trainer's Pocketbook is a must-have resource for any traner. The new additions are insightful and complete an already indispensable guide to training practice. I love it!" Fabbio Grassi, Executtive Learning Director, IMI, Ireland

"From the author of the highly acclaimed, Ignite the Fire: The Secrets to Building a Successful Personal Training Career comes a handy reference guide that answers all of your questions about personal training."--Amazon.com.

The I.T. Trainer's Pocketbook explains training needs analysis and how adults learn, including the different learning styles, The IT Trainer's Pocketbook then looks at the vital practical areas of preparation, including what to do when your equipment won't work or when you have too many delegates. There is also advice about how much you need to know before training others (with a formula to help you calculate). Handling difficult participants (e.g. technophobes) and coping with delegates with vastly different skill levels are amongst the classic IT problems the author considers. With plenty of advice on ways to set up the training room, on learner-centred training techniques and on how to introduce creativity and vitality within a potentially static environment, this pocketbook will transform your IT training.

This title takes a succinct, practical approach to all aspects of structuring and delivering a training course or workshop. It covers learning theory, learning environment, techniques for opening and closing the session, the right equipment and how to use it, preparation, delivery, and group activities.