This is an essential game book for all trainers. Thiagi's material is very user friendly and customizable to many topics. Your students won't believe they are learning while having so much fun.
Thaigi's Interactive Lectures
If a lot of your training is lecture based, or you do public speaking, here is a book that can help make those learning event memorable for the participants.
Design Your Own Games and Activities
Another gem by Thaigi designed to help you expand your own creativity in designing interative training.
Telling Ain't Training
This famous ASTD publication breaks down the basics of how train for performance. If you are new to the training industry, this is a book you have to get.
ASTD Workplace Handbook
If you are interested in the CPLP certification with ASTD, this is a terrific studyguide. This handbook outlines and defines the all learning and performance elements standard in the workplace today.
The Trainer's Support Handbook
A workbook designed to support the administrative side of managing training. It's easy to read and provides a number of form templates, etc.
Developing Training Courses: A Technical Writers Guide to Instructional Design and Development
Don't have a lot of experience making training materials, or never received any formal training, here is a great book to get you started down the right path.
How to Measure Training Results: A Practical Guide to Tracking the Six Key Indicators
Written by industry experts, this book provides tools and wisdom you can use to show management the impact of your training programs.
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