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The training cycle

This is where you’ll find information about training needs analysis (TNA), design, development, implementation and evaluation. We have a huge range of material on these subjects, from an interview with Donald Kirkpatrick, the father of evaluation, to more detailed advice about elements within the training cycle.

Four ways to get manager buy-in to training

02/11/2011 - 09:00 - 1849 reads

Manager buy-in is critical to the succesful development of the workforce. Elva Ainsworth provides some tips to get managers on board.

How to get a good transfer of learning into the workplace

22/09/2011 - 09:30 - 1799 reads - 2 comments

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Peter Coley looks at how to ensure staff get the most from training and learn how to apply it to the workplace.

Integral training: why everything matters

08/06/2011 - 10:05 - 2255 reads

Future eye, collaborative learning,

Trainers have specialisms but they should look beyond them and get interested in everything because everything is having an effect.

The role of the trainer as team leader

01/06/2011 - 09:30 - 2359 reads

Considering the trainer as leader of the learning team gives useful insights into delivering real learning that has genuine value, says Stephen Walker.

Survey shows employees want more workplace training

27/05/2011 - 10:21 - 2103 reads - 2 comments

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Three quarters of employees would be keen to undertake more workplace training, a survey has revealed.

When Learning is the Work: A follow-up by Charles Jennings

15/05/2011 - 18:29 - 1997 reads - 1 comment

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In April, Charles Jennings hosted a very successful webinar promoted through TrainingZone. Read on to see how it went.

The Kirkpatrick New World Level 3: Part 2

15/03/2011 - 15:02 - 3254 reads - 3 comments

Jim and Wendy Kirkpatrick conclude their piece on what they consider to be the most important of the Four Levels. Read on...

The Kirkpatrick New World Level 3

14/03/2011 - 10:30 - 6858 reads - 3 comments

Ahead of TrainingZone Live, Jim and Wendy Kirkpatrick take us through what they consider to be the most important of the Four Levels. Read on...

Is training actually needed? A performance gap approach

08/12/2010 - 10:59 - 7519 reads - 24 comments

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Sometimes we just need to stop and ask ourselves if training is actually needed. Garry Platt presents his methodology.

An interview with Donald Kirkpatrick: The father of evaluation

29/11/2010 - 10:19 - 19338 reads - 8 comments

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Annie Hayes talks to Donald Kirkpatrick about the model that has defined his very existence.

Evaluation, evaluation, evaluation!

Watch: our interview with Jim Kirkpatrick.

Read: An interview with Donald Kirkpatrick -The father of evaluation

Donald Kirkpatrick answers readers' questions - part one

Donald Kirkpatrick answers readers' questions - part two

And from our archives, but just as useful as when they were first written:

Training evaluation; what's it all about? By Martin Schmalenbach

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