{"product_id":"9780470634547","title":"Demystifying Technical Training: Partnership, Strategy, and Execution","description":"\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDemystifying Technical Training\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDemystifying Technical Training\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for CLOs, managers of training, instructors, and instructional designers. All who read it will gain critical insights into how to lower the cost and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of learning.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eWm. Douglas Harward\u003c\/b\u003e, CEO and founder of Training Industry, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Individuals interested in and accountable for deriving significant value from technical training investments will gain great benefit from reading this book and applying its wisdom.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eKaren Kocher\u003c\/b\u003e, CLO at Cigna Healthcare\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDemystifying Technical Training\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential, complete guide for any learning organization. The overviews and concepts are clearly stated, while the case studies and sidebars provide practical examples you can apply in your situation.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJean Barbazette\u003c\/b\u003e, president of The Training Clinic and author of \u003ci\u003eManaging the Training Function for Bottom-Line Results\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Considering the cost of acquiring and developing talent, why wouldn't all CEO\/COOs insist on investing in people to improve results and reduce risk? This book demystifies the process of developing technical experts to increase the return on investment in human capital. Bravo!\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eMartin J. Menard\u003c\/b\u003e, former group CIO at Intel Corporation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Technical training is a key to sustaining competitiveness in the new economy. Learn how to leverage and optimize its value in your organization through this wonderfully insightful and practical resource.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDr. Arthur L. Jue\u003c\/b\u003e, director of global organization and talent development at Oracle and co-author of \u003ci\u003eSocial Media at Work: How Networking Tools Propel Organizational Performance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Don't be misled by the title—this book—while focusing on the often segmented world of domain specific job skills—provides guidance valid for the full spectrum of workforce learning from soft-skills to 'technical' skills.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eRuth Clark\u003c\/b\u003e, principal and president of Clark Training\u0026amp;Consulting and author of \u003ci\u003ee-Learning and the Science of Instruction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47105878950128,"sku":"9780470634547","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780470634547_p0.jpg?v=1763706486","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780470634547","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}