Additional Resources

Adult Learning

Knowles, M., E.F. Holton, and R.A. Swanson. 1998. The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, 5th ed. Houston: Gulf Publishing.

Merriam, S.B., ed. 2001. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Merriam, S.B., ed. 2008. Third Update on Adult Learning Theory: New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, Number 119. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Merriam, S.B., and R.S. Caffarella. 2007. Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide, 3rd ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Poter, T., and N. Heineke. 2006. “Professional Training: Adult Learning Theory Meets GIS.” GEO World, July 1.

Vella, J. 2002. Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach: The Power of Dialogue in Educating Adults. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Facilitator Competencies and Facilitation Skills

Eitington, J.E. 2011. The Winning Trainer: Winning Ways to Involve People in Learning, 4th ed. New York: Routledge.

Hunter, D., S. Thorpe, H. Brown, and A. Bailey. 2007. The Art of Facilitation: The Essentials for Leading Great Meetings and Creating Group Synergy. Fully revised. Auckland, NZ: Random House.

Justice, T., and D.W. Jamieson. 2012. The Facilitator’s Fieldbook, 3rd ed. New York: AMACOM.

Kearney, L. 1995. The Facilitator’s Toolkit. Amherst, MA: HRD Press.

Kinlaw, D. 1996. The ASTD Trainer’s Sourcebook: Facilitation Skills. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Leatherman, D. 1990. The Training Trilogy: Facilitation Skills. Amherst, MA: HRD Press.

McCain, D.V. 2015. Facilitation Basics, 2nd ed. Alexandria, VA: ATD Press.

Rumsey, T.A. 1996. Not Just Games: Strategic Uses of Experiential Learning to Drive Business Results. Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt.

Shapiro, L.T. 1995. Training Effectiveness Handbook. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Wheeling, S.A. 1990. Facilitating Training Groups. New York: Praeger.

General HRD Material

Charney, C., and K. Conway. 2004. The Trainer’s Tool Kit. New York: AMACOM.

Craig, R. 1987. Training and Development Handbook, 3rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Mitchell, G. 1992. The Trainer’s Handbook: The AMA Guide to Effective Training. Belmont, CA: Lake Publishing.

Rosenbaum, S., and J. Williams. 2004. Learning Paths. San Diego: Pfeiffer.

Instructional Development and Learning Activity Development

Anglin, G.J., ed. 2010. Instructional Technology: Past, Present, and Future, 3rd ed. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.

Barca, M., and K. Cobb. 1994. Beginnings & Endings: Creative Warm-Ups & Closure Activities. Amherst, MA: HRD Press.

Broad, M. 2005. Beyond Transfer of Training: Engaging Systems to Improve Performance. San Francisco: Pfeiffer.

Chan, J.F. 2010. Designing and Developing Training Programs: Pfeiffer Essential Guides to Training Basics. San Francisco: Wiley.

Clark, R. 1989. Developing Technical Training: A Structured Approach for the Development of Classroom and Computer-Based Instructional Materials. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.

Handshaw, D. 2014. Training That Delivers Results: Instructional Design That Aligns With Business Goals. Alexandria, VA: ATD Press.

Hattori, R.A., and J. Wycoff. 2004. Innovation Training. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Hodell, C. 2015. ISD From the Ground Up: A No-Nonsense Approach to Instructional Design, 4th ed. Alexandria, VA: ATD Press.

Huggett, C. 2013. The Virtual Training Guidebook: How to Design, Deliver, and Implement Live Online Learning. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Jones, K. 1997. Creative Events for Trainers. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Leatherman, D. 1990. The Training Trilogy: Designing Programs. Amherst, MA: HRD Press.

McArdle, G.E. 2015. Training Design and Delivery, 3rd ed. Alexandria, VA: ATD Press.

McCain, D. 1999. Creating Training Courses When You’re Not a Trainer. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Nadler, L. 1989. Designing Training Programs: The Critical Events Model. New York: Addison-Wesley.

Newstrom, J.W., and E.E. Scannell. 1980. Games Trainers Play. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Newstrom, J.W., and E.E. Scannell. 1983. More Games Trainers Play. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Newstrom, J.W., and E.E. Scannell. 1991. Still More Games Trainers Play. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Newstrom, J.W., and E.E. Scannell. 1994. Even More Games Trainers Play. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Pollock, R., and A. Jefferson. 2012. Ensuring Learning Transfer. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Silberman, M. 2006. Active Training: A Handbook of Techniques, Designs, Case Examples, and Tips. 3rd ed. San Francisco: Pfeiffer.

Silberman, M., and K. Lawson. 1995. 101 Ways to Make Training Active. San Diego: Pfeiffer.

Measurement and Evaluation

Barksdale, S., and T. Lund. 2001. Rapid Evaluation. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Bartrow, S., and B. Gibson. 1999. Evaluating Training. Amherst, MA: HRD Press.

Bassie, L. 2004. What Works: Assessment, Development, and Measurement. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Blondy, L.C. 2007. “Evaluation and Application of Andragogical Assumptions to the Adult Online Learning Environment.” Journal of Interactive Online Learning 6(2).

Brinkerhoff, R.O. 1987. Achieving Results From Training. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Broad, M.L. 2005. Beyond Transfer of Training: Engaging Systems to Improve Performance. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons.

Combs, W.L., and S.V. Falletta. 2004. The Targeted Evaluation Process. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Dixon, N. 1990. Evaluation: A Tool for Improving Quality. San Diego: University Associates.

Hodges, T.K. 2002. Linking Learning and Performance: A Practical Guide to Measuring Learning and On-the-Job Application. Woburn, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann.

Horton, W. 2004. Evaluating E-Learning. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Kirkpatrick, D.L., and J.D. Kirkpatrick. 2005. Transferring Learning to Behavior: Using the Four Levels to Improve Performance. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers.

Kirkpatrick, D.L., and J.D. Kirkpatrick. 2007. Implementing the Four Levels: A Practical Guide for Effective Evaluation of Training Programs. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers.

Kirkpatrick, J., and W.K. Kirkpatrick. 2015. “The Four Levels of Evaluation: An Update.” TD at Work. Alexandria, VA: ATD.

Parry, S. 2004. Evaluating the Impact of Training. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Phillips, J.J. 2011. Return on Investment in Training and Performance Improvement Programs (Improving Human Performance). New York: Routledge.

Phillips, J., and M. Broad. 1997. In Action: Transferring Learning to the Workplace. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Phillips, J., P.P. Phillips, and T.K. Hodges. 2004. Make Training Evaluation Work. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Phillips, P.P., and J.J. Phillips. 2012. Measuring ROI in Learning and Development. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Phillips, P.P., and J.J. Phillips. 2015. Real World Training Evaluation. Alexandria, VA: ATD Press.

Russ-Eft, D., and H. Preskill. 2001. Evaluation in Organizations. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Publishing.

Spencer, L. 1986. Calculating Human Resource Costs and Benefits. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Stadius, R., ed. 1999. More Evaluation Instruments: ASTD Trainer’s Toolkit. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Swanson, R., and E. Holton. 1999. Results? How to Assess Performance, Learning, and Perceptions in Organizations. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler.

Needs Analysis

Association for Talent Development (ATD). 2015. “Needs Analysis and Assessment.” TD at Work Job Aid Collection. Alexandria, VA: ATD Press.

Gupta, K. 1999. A Practical Guide to Needs Assessment. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer.

Kaufman, R., and I. Guerra-Lopez. 2013. Needs Assessment for Organizational Success. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Leatherman, D. 1990. The Training Trilogy: Assessing Needs. Amherst, MA: HRD Press.

Mager, R.F., and P. Pipe. 1989. Analyzing Performance Problems. Belmont, CA: Pittman Learning.

Phillips, J., and E.F. Holton III. 1995. In Action: Conducting Needs Assessment. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Robinson, D.G., and J.C. Robinson. 1989. Training for Impact: How to Link Training to Business Needs and Measure the Results. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Rossett, A. 1987. Training Needs Assessment. New York: Educational Technology Publishers.

Swanson, R. 1996. Analysis for Improving Performance. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler.

Swanson, R.A. 2007. Analysis for Improving Performance: Tools for Diagnosing Organizations and Documenting Workplace Expertise, 2nd ed. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler.

Zemke, R., and T. Kramlinger. 1982. Figuring Things Out: A Trainer’s Guide to Needs & Task Analysis. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.

Presentation Skills

Becker, D., and P.B. Becker. 1994. Powerful Presentation Skills. Chicago: Irwin Professional Publishing.

Burn, B.E. 1996. Flip Chart Power: Secrets of the Masters. San Diego: Pfeiffer.

Jolles, R.L. 2000. How to Run Seminars and Workshops: Presentation Skills for Consultants, Trainers, and Teachers. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Peoples, D.A. 1997. Presentations Plus: David Peoples’ Proven Techniques, rev. ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Pike, R., and D. Arch. 1997. Dealing With Difficult Participants: 127 Practical Strategies for Minimizing Resistance and Maximizing Results in Your Presentations. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Rosania, R. 2003. Presentation Basics. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press.

Silberman, M., and K. Clark. 1999. 101 Ways to Make Meetings Active: Surefire Ideas to Engage Your Group. San Francisco: Pfeiffer.

Stettner, M. 2002. Mastering Business Presentations. McLean, VA: The National Institute of Business Management.

Zelazny, G. 1999. Say It With Presentations: How to Design and Deliver Successful Business Presentations. New York: McGraw-Hill Trade.

Strategic HRD

Gilley, J., and A. Maycunich. 1998. Strategically Integrated HRD: Partnering to Maximize Organizational Performance. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.

Gomez-Mejia, L., D. Balkin, and R. Cardy. 2004. Managing Human Resources, 4th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Guerra-Lopez, I., and K. Hicks. 2015. “Turning Trainers Into Strategic Business Partners.” TD at Work. Alexandria, VA: ATD Press.

Hudson, W. 1993. Intellectual Capital: How to Build It, Enhance It, Use It. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Mathis, R., and J. Jackson. 2003. Human Resource Management, 10th ed. Mason, OH: South-Western.

Phillips, J. 1996. Accountability in Human Resource Management. Houston: Gulf Publishing Company.

Sevenson, R., and M. Rinderer. 1992. The Training and Development Strategic Plan Workbook. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Walton, J. 1999. Strategic Human Resource Development. London: Guildhall University/Financial Times Management/Prentice Hall.

Virtual Classroom and Online Training

Association for Talent Development (ATD) and the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). 2015. The Mobile Landscape 2015: Building Toward Anytime, Anywhere Learning. Alexandria, VA: ATD Press.

Babson College. 2012. “Babson Research Study: More Than 6.7 Million Students Learning Online.” www.babson.edu/news-events/babson-news/pages/130107-2012-survey-of-online-learning-results.aspx.

Baker, C. 2010. “The Impact of Instructor Immediacy and Presence for Online Student Affective Learning, Cognition, and Motivation.” The Journal of Educators Online 7(1).

Clark, R.C., and A. Kwinn. 2007. The New Virtual Classroom: Evidence-Based Guidelines for Synchronous E-Learning. San Francisco: Pfeiffer.

Courville, R. 2009. The Virtual Presenter’s Handbook. Portland, OR.

Engvig, M. 2006. Online Learning: All You Need to Know to Facilitate and Administer Online Courses. Cresskill, NJ: Hampton Press.

Falloon, G. 2011. “Exploring the Virtual Classroom: What Students Need to Know (and Teachers Should Consider).” Journal of Online Learning and Teaching 7(4).