Leadership Training

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Title Page
3. Copyright
4. The ATD Workshop Series
5. Contents
6. FOREWORD by Tony Bingham
7. PREFACE
8. INTRODUCTION: HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
   1. Why Does Leadership Matter?
   2. What Do I Need to Know About Training?
   3. (Knowledge + Skills) x Motivation = Performance
      1. Knowledge
      2. Skills
      3. Motivation
   4. How Much Time Will Preparation Take?
   5. What Are the Important Features of the Book?
   6. How Are the Agendas Laid Out?
   7. How Do I Use This Book?
   8. How Can I Use Compliant Assessments to Grow Leaders?
   9. Key Points
   10. What to Do Next
   11. Additional Resources
9. SECTION I: THE WORKSHOPS
   1. 1 TWO-DAY LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
      1. Two-Day Workshop Objectives
      2. Before the Workshop: Pre-Work
      3. Two-Day Workshop Overview
         1. Day-One Overview
         2. Day-Two Overview
      4. Two-Day Workshop Agenda: Day One
      5. What to Do Between Workshop Days
      6. Two-Day Workshop Agenda: Day Two
      7. What to Do Next
      8. Additional Resources
   2. 2 ONE-DAY LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
      1. One-Day Workshop Objectives
      2. Before the Workshop: Pre-Work
      3. One-Day Workshop Overview
      4. One-Day Workshop Agenda
      5. What to Do Next
      6. Additional Resources
   3. 3 TWO-HOUR LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
      1. Two-Hour Workshop Objectives
      2. Before the Workshop: Pre-Work
      3. Two-Hour Workshop Overview
      4. Two-Hour Workshop Agenda
      5. What to Do Next
      6. Additional Resources
   4. 4 CUSTOMIZING THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING WORKSHOP
      1. How to Adapt the Material
      2. Caveats
      3. The Bare Minimum
      4. What to Do Next
10. SECTION II: ESSENTIALS OF EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING
    1. 5 IDENTIFYING NEEDS FOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING
       1. Why Needs Analysis?
          1. Strategic Needs Analysis
          2. Structured Interviews
          3. Focus Groups
          4. Surveys
       2. Individual Learning Needs Analysis
       3. The Bare Minimum
       4. Key Points
       5. What to Do Next
       6. Additional Resources
    2. 6 UNDERSTANDING THE FOUNDATIONS OF TRAINING DESIGN
       1. Basic Adult Learning Theory
       2. More Theoretical Ideas Important to Learning
          1. Multiple Intelligences
          2. Whole Brain Learning
       3. Theory into Practice
          1. Establishing a Framework
          2. Identifying Behaviors
          3. Practicing
          4. Providing Feedback
          5. Making It Relevant
       4. The Bare Minimum
       5. Key Points
       6. What to Do Next
       7. Additional Resources
    3. 7 LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO MAXIMIZE AND SUPPORT DESIGN AND DELIVERY
       1. Why Consider Learning Technologies?
       2. Opportunities to Use Learning Technologies
          1. Designing Training
          2. Before Training
          3. During Training
          4. After Training
          5. Building a Learning Community
       3. The Bare Minimum
       4. Key Points
       5. What to Do Next
       6. Additional Resources
    4. 8 DELIVERING YOUR LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP: BE A GREAT FACILITATOR
       1. The Learning Environment
       2. Program Preparation Checklist
       3. Participant Materials
          1. Handouts
          2. Presentation Slides
          3. Workbooks and Journals
          4. Videos
          5. Toys, Noisemakers, and Other Props
       4. Facilitator Equipment and Materials
       5. A Strong Start: Introduction, Icebreakers, and Openers
       6. Feedback
          1. Role Plays
          2. Participant Presentations
          3. Ball Toss
          4. Journaling
       7. Questioning Skills
       8. Training Room and Participant Management
       9. A Word About Dealing With Difficult Participants
       10. An Unforgettable End
       11. The Bare Minimum
       12. Key Points
       13. What to Do Next
       14. Additional Resources
    5. 9 EVALUATING WORKSHOP RESULTS
       1. Levels of Measurement
          1. Level 1: Measuring Participant Reactions
          2. Level 2: Measuring the Extent to Which Participants Have Learned
          3. Level 3: Measuring the Results of Training Back on the Job
          4. Level 4: Measuring the Organizational Impact of Training
          5. Return on Investment
       2. Reporting Results
       3. The Bare Minimum
       4. Key Points
       5. What to Do Next
       6. Additional Resources
11. SECTION III—POST-WORKSHOP LEARNING
    1. 10 THE FOLLOW-UP COACH
       1. Circle of Influence Versus Control
       2. Support Through Community
       3. Support Through Coaching and Mentoring
       4. Support Through Outside Associations and Opportunities
       5. The Bare Minimum
       6. What to Do Next
       7. Additional Resources
    2. 11 FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES
       1. Manager Reviews
       2. Coaching Sessions
       3. Follow-Up Sessions
       4. Ideas for Continuing Learning
       5. Key Points
       6. What to Do Next
12. SECTION IV—WORKSHOP SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND ONLINE SUPPORT
    1. 12 LEARNING ACTIVITIES
       1. Learning Activities Included in Leadership Training
    2. 13 ASSESSMENTS
       1. Using Other Standard Assessments
       2. Using 360-Degree Paper Assessments
       3. Assessments Included in Leadership Training
    3. 14 HANDOUTS
       1. Handouts Included in Leadership Training
    4. 15 ONLINE TOOLS AND DOWNLOADS
       1. Accessing Support Materials
       2. Ready-to-Use Resources
       3. Customizable Resources
          1. Individual/Departmental Use
          2. Licensing
       4. Working with the Files
          1. PDF Documents
          2. PowerPoint Slides
13. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
14. ABOUT ATD