The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning: How to Turn Learning And Development into Business Results: How to Turn Training and Development into Business Results - Rilegato

Pollock, Roy V. H.; Jefferson, Andrew McK; Flanagan, Richard D.

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ISBN 10: 0787982547 ISBN 13: 9780787982546

Casa editrice: Pfeiffer & Co, 2006

Riassunto

The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning presents an innovative approach that accelerates the transfer and application of corporate learning. The Six Disciplines provides the definitive road map and tools for optimizing the business impact of leadership and management training, sales, quality, performance improvement, and individual development programs. This important book presents the theories and techniques behind the approach and includes expert advice for bridging the “learning-doing” gap. The authors’ recommendations are illustrated with dozens of real-life examples from successful companies on the cutting edge of results-driven educational performance.

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L'autore:

Calhoun W. Wick is the founder and CEO of Fort Hill Company. He is recognized nationally as a consultant, educator, and researcher on improving the performance of managers and organizations.

Roy V. H. Pollock serves as chief learning officer for Fort Hill. He has extensive experience in both line management and strategy development.

Andrew McK. Jefferson is president and chief operating officer for Fort Hill. He is an accomplished executive in both operational and legal roles.

Richard D. Flanagan is a licensed psychologist whose career has focused on developing ways to help people change behaviors and improve their lives and relationships.

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Praise for The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning

"A succinct, extremely valuable, and proven set of disciplines to drive learning in organizations. This breakthrough book is a must for anyone involved in corporate training and development."
—Rod Magee, vice president and chief learning officer, Honeywell International

"The Six Disciplines describes and illustrates six principles practiced by companies that earn the highest returns by efficiently converting learning into business results. A truly valuable book!"
—Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager® and The Secret

"The Holy Grail for every corporate learning department today—and for the CEOs who critically depend on them—is sustained learning that drives performance. In this thorough and timely book, the authors show step-by-step how genuine learning can, at last, be found."
—John Alexander, president, Center for Creative Leadership

"This book is a must-read for anyone who is serious about delivering learning experiences that lead to performance and business results. Filled with case studies, tools, and job aids, this book could not be more practical!"
—Dana Gaines Robinson, founder and president, Partners in Change, Inc., and coauthor, Performance Consulting and Strategic Business Partner

"Billions have been spent on classroom programs and next to nothing on supporting participants in applying what they learn on the job. Apply The Six Disciplines and you'll achieve the intended business results of your learning and development investments."
—James F. Bolt, chairman, Executive Development Associates, Inc.

"Here's a business book that should be read at every organizational level. Senior leaders, line managers, instructional designers, HR professionals, and learners themselves will all find guidance on maximizing their investment of time and resources in any learning initiative."
—Beverly Kaye, CEO and founder, Career Systems International, coauthor, Love 'Em or Lose 'Em, and author, Up Is Not the Only Way

"The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning is the clearest road map I have ever seen for getting from well-conceived and well-executed learning activities to measurable business results. This book is a breakthrough! It will be required reading for my entire staff of learning professionals."
—Edwin H. Boswell, president and chief executive officer, The Forum Corporation

"Finally, a definitive resource on the disciplines required to build learning and development that increases business capability and capacity. This is an essential guide for anyone who believes workforce development is about producing workplace results."
—Susan Burnett, senior vice president and chief talent officer, Gap Inc.

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• Editore: Pfeiffer & Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0787982547
• ISBN 13: 9780787982546
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 231
• Redattore: Wick Calhoun W.