Changing World of the Trainer Emerging Good Practice

The Changing World of the Trainer: Emerging Good Practice is a product of an in-depth research project, supported by a steering group of practitioner experts drawn from 10 countries and includes a significant number of case studies from across the globe. The material has led the author to develop new perspectives on how trainers cope with cultural differences amongst learners and to conclude that a global model is developing and as a consequence the role of the trainer is changing. In a service-led and knowledge-driven economy the acquisition of skills by the workforce is the key differentiator. It is this critical factor that determines profitability in the private sector, service-delivery in the public sector and the achievement of shared objectives in the voluntary sector. As a result a shift has taken place from training to learning, and the role of the trainer has become one of supporting, accelerating and directing learning interventions that meet organizational needs and are appropriate to the learner in context. This requires a new mindset and new skills from the trainer and the development of new partnerships across the organization. This book is written for everyone who has responsibility for planning and delivering interventions to enhance the skills and knowledge of the workforce. Drawing on a wealth of experience, the author creates a vision of learning and development in which the benefits to individuals and organisations are evident.Sloman, Martyn is the author of 'Changing World of the Trainer Emerging Good Practice', published 2007 under ISBN 9780750680530 and ISBN 0750680539.