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First Things Fast : A Handbook for Performance Analysis by Allison Rossett (2009, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-100787988480

ISBN-139780787988487

eBay Product ID (ePID)71656088

Product Key Features

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameFirst Things Fast : a Handbook for Performance Analysis

SubjectTraining, Human Resources & Personnel Management

Publication Year2009

TypeTextbook

AuthorAllison Rossett

Subject AreaBusiness & Economics

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight21.7 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width7.2 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2009-012605

Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal658.4/013

Table Of ContentForeword by Ruth Clark ix Preface xiii Acknowledgments xix The Author xxi Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 2: What Can We Do First and Fast? 15 Chapter 3: Performance Analysis Basics 35 Chapter 4: Opportunities for Performance Analysis 69 Chapter 5: Putting the Speed in Performance Analysis 89 Chapter 6: Communicating to Gather Information and Support 113 Chapter 7: What Technology Contributes 147 Chapter 8: Finding Meaning, Communicating Results 167 Chapter 9: Tales from the Trenches 203 Chapter 10: Into the Future 241 Afterword by Marc J. Rosenberg 257 Resources for Performance Analysis 261 Index 269

SynopsisAn Essential Knowledge Resource THE WORLD OF LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE has changed significantly since the first edition of First Things Fast was published more than a decade ago. This thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the best-selling classic recognizes a world chock-full of technology, economic strains, and opportunities. How do learning and performance professionals plan in this shifting context? How do they take advantage of new human and Internet-based resources? How do they bring their recommendations forward and add more value, no matter where they work? These questions are addressed throughout this new edition. This important resource is a practical guide that is filled with job aids, design templates, and examples offering step-by-step guidance to the basics of performance analysis. This new edition includes: New questions and templates that reflect the shift of learning and support from the classroom to the workplace, and the blends that provide learning and support in both environments Fresh approaches for using wikis, blogs, and online surveys to gather information Innovative ideas for tapping into the power of social networking and the possibilities presented for analysts Information on the critical link between analysis and evaluation and new guidelines for both activities A wealth of new illustrative case examples Insightful commentaries from successful leaders in the field who explain how they use analysis to advance individual and organizational strategy "Allison Rossett combines thought leadership for the profession with practical guidance. This book, the second edition of a classic in the field, is filled with proven practices and ready-to-use tools making this a resource you'll use frequently." DANA GAINES ROBINSON, COAUTHOR, PERFORMANCE CONSULTING AND STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNER "What I appreciate about this book is that it is a straightforward, practical guide to planning, and it embraces new technology and the convergence of learning and work." NANCY J. LEWIS, VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER, ITT CORPORATION, An Essential Knowledge Resource THE WORLD OF LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE has changed significantly since the first edition of First Things Fast was published more than a decade ago. This thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the best-selling classic recognizes a world chock-full of technology, economic strains, and opportunities. How do learning and performance professionals plan in this shifting context? How do they take advantage of new human and Internet-based resources? How do they bring their recommendations forward and add more value, no matter where they work? These questions are addressed throughout this new edition. This important resource is a practical guide that is filled with job aids, design templates, and examples offering step-by-step guidance to the basics of performance analysis. This new edition includes: New questions and templates that reflect the shift of learning and support from the classroom to the workplace, and the blends that provide learning and support in both environments Fresh approaches for using wikis, blogs, and online surveys to gather information Innovative ideas for tapping into the power of social networking and the possibilities presented for analysts Information on the critical link between analysis and evaluation and new guidelines for both activities A wealth of new illustrative case examples Insightful commentaries from successful leaders in the field who explain how they use analysis to advance individual and organizational strategy "Allison Rossett combines thought leadership for the profession with practical guidance. This book, the second edition of a classic in the field, is filled with proven practices and ready-to-use tools making this a resource youll use frequently." DANA GAINES ROBINSON, COAUTHOR, PERFORMANCE CONSULTING AND STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNER "What I appreciate about this book is that it is a straightforward, practical guide to planning, and it embraces new technology and the convergence of learning and work." NANCY J. LEWIS, VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER, ITT CORPORATION, This thorougly revised classic provides guidelines for HR and Training professional on how to quickly determine performance needs before investing precious time and resources. When trainers, consultants, and problem-solvers need to figure out whats wrong with an organization--and they need a solution fast--they need this book. .

LC Classification NumberHF5549.5.P35R67 2009