In this article I will describe a process for determining an organization's training needs at the
macro level, ie, from the top down, or from the position of a training director as he attempts to …

Developing a training program requires knowing what training is needed. A training needs
assessment answers the question of why training is needed and provides some certainty …

The chapter will discuss key considerations in developing applied programs, innovative
approaches that are supported in an applied setting, and evidence-based examples that …

On-the-job training (OJT) has been used successfully as a training procedure from the
beginning of recorded history. OJT can be an effective training method or it can cause many …

While the need for information in the nonprofit sector is great, shortages of time, staff, money,
and expertise make it hard to use information technology effectively. The result is often a …

The purpose of this study was to build upon the previous training literature by providing a
detailed examination of needs assessment and evaluation practices, and comparing those …

In nonprofit organizations, direct support staff members offering direct services to clients are
essential to the day-to-day operations and continuity of client services and care. Despite this …

For the past forty years, alternative methods and techniques have been researched and
developed in light of reducing the burgeoning knowledge and memory requirements of …