Informal Learning Basics (Astd Training Basics)
"Practitioners who are tired of groundless best practices and tactics for informal learning have a new resource. Informal Learning Basics by Saul Carliner is the go-to book for an accessible guide to planning workplace programs that leverage informal learning."Margaret Driscoll, EdDIBM Global Process Services, HR Delivery"A must-have for training and development professionals this book can help you decide which informal learning methods are best for your organization, make informed choices about implementation and support, avoid known traps, and assess results from informal learning programs."Victoria J. MarsickProfessor, Adult Learning & LeadershipColumbia University"This book pieces together the puzzle of informal learning. It gives valuable guidance to spark and accelerate the real learning that happens every day in the workplace."Emily Sun BoSenior Learning ConsultantIBMInformal Learning Basics provides training and development professionals with the foundational knowledge needed to develop, implement, and evaluate an informal learning strategy for their organizations. The book provides a rich understanding of how you can support informal learning at your workplace to reduce training costs, drive skill development, and build employee engagement.David SoltisManager, Learning and DevelopmentCanada PostClear, practical, and research-based but accessible, Informal Learning Basics will be a resource I use, recommend, and distribute in my organization. Expect to return to this resource again and again as it challenges you to take a broader approach to learning in your organization.Don KirkeyDirector, Learning StrategyLowe s Home ImprovementSaul Carliner has managed to put some scope and definition to something that has been fairly nebulous to even seasoned learning and development professionals for a long time. In doing so, he has provided practical tips and advice in implementing informal learning into our corporate organizations. A great, practical read for all L&D; professionals.Reuben TozmanChief Learning OfficeredCetra Training Inc.This book offers one-stop shopping for many ideas related to informal learning. If you are looking for clarifying definitions, useful practices, and sound advice, Saul Carliner's book has it all.Kenneth G. BrownAssociate Professor and Henry B. Tippie Faculty Fellow--University of IowaA must-have for training and development professionals this book can help you decide which informal learning methods are best for your organization, make informed choices about implementation and support, avoid known traps, and assess results from informal learning programs. --Victoria J. MarsickProfessor, Adult Learning & LeadershipColumbia UniversityThis book pieces together the puzzle of informal learning. It gives valuable guidance to spark and accelerate the real learning that happens every day in the workplace. --Emily Sun BoSenior Learning ConsultantIBM