Identifies and discusses knowledge and skills needed by professional performance improvements experts including the knowledge to describe human performance in terms with reasonably precise meanings; ability to distinguish trainable from untrainable performances; and knowledge of learning outcomes and the key conditions for their training. (MBR)

The author provides a description of industrial training for 1974 in terms of training techniques, course development, and facilities for training. That description is presented in terms of a letter written in 1974, placed in a time capsule, and reviewed in the year 2024. (KP)

Article outlines the benefits of an organized induction program for manpower development. (GB)

Author suggests methods for professionalizing training and development in industry. (RK)

Discusses the role of management in supporting employee training programs for performance improvement. How to identify training needs and develop a plan to support training are described. Promoting management involvement in training by linking training to the organizational plan and establishing an evaluation plan are discussed. (Contains two…

A commentary on two experimental gatherings organized by BACIE to bring together experienced trainers from industry and commerce and to promote an interchange of ideas and problems in specific areas of training. (Author)

The author discusses the increase in companies that offer outdoor development training to training departments. He offers advice on how to choose the best program for one's employees. (CH)

Article discusses how behavioral objectives may be utilized in instructional systems. (GB)

Author carefully analyzes who stands to gain from employee training programs. This information will help government and private industry in the process of allocating and financing the training programs. (Editor/LF)

In supporting training and development, corporate management at General Motors is developing centralized training standards and policies, developing local training functions in divisions, utilizing operating or line people as instructors, and using external education and training resources such as high schools and community colleges. (Author/JB)

The information in this directory is compiled from material submitted by agencies which are included in the Annual Report of Training Activities. The purpose of the directory is to promote and coordinate an exchange of the training related information that agencies obtain as they conduct studies of their training needs, problems, and courses. The…

Discusses the strengths and limitations of television as a training device for business and industry. Notes that the effectiveness of television depends upon factors such as how closely the program content is related to specific training objectives, the characteristics of the trainees, and how well the instructor integrates the television…

Discusses nature of training objectives, sources of training materials, and who will direct the training. Also discusses a model training program at Penn Mutual Life Insurance, a customized approach to individual learning, and computer security. (JN)

Shows how industrial relations affect and are affected by actions taken at all levels of an organization. (Author/LF)