Facilitation Skills Training (ASTD Trainer's Workshop Series)
As more subject matter experts (SMEs) find themselves in the role of facilitator, there is an increasing demand for training professionals to prepare and support those SMEs. This book provides a very practical step-by-step guide to facilitation and the role of the facilitator, and contains a wide array of facilitation tips, tools, and techniques. The authors have created an easy-to-read and easy-to-use book with a sound basis in best practice, theory, and research --Darren Short, Curriculum Manager, Avanade Inc.Productive operations require solid training. If you are considering using subject matter experts (SMEs) to expand your trainer base, this how-to book is a great resource. Detailed planning and workshops are provided for both the HR team establishing a trainer/facilitator program and the SME who will facilitate the learning. --Wendy Beam, VP Operations and Outsourcing, The Holland GroupThis book is a treasure that should be in every learning professional's library.Facilitation Skills Trainingis a ready-to-use, how-to reference for applying adult learning principles. This book is a powerful road map that will help you lead subject matter experts from being just presenters of facts to being facilitators of learning. --Linda Dacus Parris, Training Division Manager, Servpro Industries, Inc.