| 1.A Guide to Project Management |
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21/Jun/2007 |
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Organizations today make big and small accomplishments through projects Â? from implementing a new employee incentive scheme and introducing new products to the marketplace to building new infrastructure. And yet most projects fail their objectives.
Whether you are new to project management or have already been involved in a number of projects previously, this no-nonsense introductory guide will help you get the most from projects. It will introduce you to every aspect of project management, including initiating projects, project methods and principles, managing stakeholders, risks, issues and changes, conducting reviews and leading a high performance project team, and more. You will quickly get a grasp of the complexity of project management and its terminology with this easy to read guide.
As you work through the guide, you can begin using the supplied reusable and customizable project templates. The templates cover all of the major project management activities, including project initiation, planning and communicating, managing risks, issues and scope changes, project reporting and conducting reviews.
Format: Adobe Acrobat and MS Word
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/NT/XP and Microsoft Word 97/2000/2002 (XP)/2003 and Adobe Acrobat Reader
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| 2.Writing Learning Outcomes |
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22/Jun/2007 |
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This product is a practical guide and workbook for assisting you in creating effective learning outcome statements.
Many training programs serve no useful purpose for the organization. A primary cause of failure is poorly defined program objectives and learning outcomes. This guide and workbook is designed for trainers, facilitators, instructional designers and training managers who want to get more out of the training programs they design and conduct. By following the step by step guide, you will successfully articulate and focus on organizational objectives and required performance on the job to improve the effectiveness of your workplace training programs.
Format: Adobe Acrobat
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/NT/XP and Adobe Acrobat Reader
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| 3.From Training to Enhanced Workplace Performance |
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22/Jun/2007 |
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This product is a practical guide for managers, supervisors and trainers for turning training dollars into performance results. Many expensive and time-consuming training programs lead to disappointment when the expected organizational benefits do not materialize. This practical guide discusses the enhancers and inhibitors to improved workplace performance following training.
The guide will also walk you through a no-nonsense, easy to follow approach that managers, consultants and trainers can begin using immediately. To assist you in implementing the best-practice approach, the guide is supplied with a comprehensive set of forms and checklists.
Format: Adobe Acrobat
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/NT/XP and Adobe Acrobat Reader
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| 4.Training Management Maturity Model |
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22/Jun/2007 |
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Use this comprehensive best practice model and practical assessment tool to assess your current training management system. Build your organizational competency using the model's structured four-phased approach:
· develop effective training administration processes
· ensure the quality of your training programs
· formulate a strategic training plan linked to organizational objectives
· use performance consulting for continuous improvement
The model is packaged with an easy to use self-assessment tool. Use the tool to:
· evaluate your organization�s progress towards training best practice
· determine the Key Practices you need to improve organizational capability
· draw up an action plan to improve your training system
· formulate training management Key Performance Indicators to help you measure your success
Management Tool 21 pages, Assessment Guide 13 pages
Format: Adobe Acrobat and MS Word
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/NT/XP and Microsoft Word 97/2000/2002 (XP)/2003 and Adobe Acrobat Reader
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| 5.Project Scorecard |
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22/Jun/2007 |
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How is your project performing? Use this automated template to monitor and report project results to your project team and project sponsor. Performance is calculated in five key result areas; cost, delivery, effort, scope and team satisfaction. The Scorecard displays results visually on a single page summary sheet and is suitable for projects of all types and sizes.
Format: MS Excel
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/NT/XP and Microsoft Excel 97/2000/2002 (XP)/2003
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| 6.Training Projects Template Pack |
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22/Jun/2007 |
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Manage your training program design, development and delivery through all phases of your project with this comprehensive set of tools, templates and guides. Each project template is complete with instructions on how to make full use of its power and versatility. Why waste time developing documents from scratch when you can be up and running quickly and easily with the help of this pack. The 9 fully customizable templates cover the following project areas:
· developing clearly understood business objectives
· clarifying and agreeing stakeholder requirements
· developing a project plan
· producing a high-level program design
· documenting learning outcomes
· planning the training schedule
· evaluating and reporting project performance
The pack includes a bonus Project Scorecard for measuring and reporting the performance of your project.
Template and Guides included in this pack are:
Plan
1. Training Project Definition Template and Guide
2. Training Project Plan Template and Guide
Analyze
3. Training Needs Analysis Template and Guide
4. Training Needs Analysis Worksheet
Design
5. Training Program Design Template and Guide
Develop
6. Training Transfer Checklists - Indiv/Org
7. Learning Outcomes Template
8. Training Schedule Spreadsheet
Evaluate
9. Post-implementation Review Form
Format: MS Word and MS Excel
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/NT/XP and Microsoft Word and Excel 97/2000/2002 (XP)/2003
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| 7.Training Management Template Pack |
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22/Jun/2007 |
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Manage training through all phases of your training administration and evaluation cycle with this comprehensive set of form templates and guides. Rely on the experts to have you presenting a professionally presented and complete document in no time. The 19 fully customizable templates cover:
· conducting and recording training needs analyses
· creating training plans
· writing session plans
· planning employee development
· facilitating training transfer
· training registration, scheduling and program setup logistics
· evaluating trainers and training programs
The pack includes a 30-page bonus guide on how to write effective learning outcomes. Templates and Guides included are:
Before Training
1. Employee Performance Diagnostic Tool
2. Training and Development Plan Form
3. Training Needs Analysis Worksheet
4. Training Needs Analysis Spreadsheet
5. Training Transfer Checklists - Indiv/Org
6. Learning Outcomes Template
7. Training Session Plan Template
8. Training Course Information Sheet
9. Training Registration Form
10. Training Schedule Spreadsheet
During Training
11. Training Course Setup Checklist
12. Training Attendance Forms - Single/Multi
13. Personal Action Plan Form
14. Trainer Effectiveness Rating Form
After Training
15. Training Participant Feedback Form
16. Training Transfer Survey Form
17. Training Transfer Interview Form
Format: MS Word and MS Excel
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/NT/XP and Microsoft Word and Excel 97/2000/2002 (XP)/2003
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| 8.Training Tracker |
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22/Jun/2007 |
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Training Tracker is an affordable automated Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that will track all of your training programs and produce a variety of reports. Keep on top of your training providers, program participants, budget and schedules with up-to-the-minute automated training activity and expenditure reports and charts.
It will also save you time in data entry and maintain the accuracy of your data through its extensive use of dropdown lists. Stop battling with a mound of paperwork and start using your existing MS Excel skills to track training programs easily and effectively.
Format: MS Excel with comprehensive 45 page User Guide (MS Word)
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/NT/XP and Microsoft Excel 97/2000/2002 (XP)/2003
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| 9.Project Master - UK Version |
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22/Jun/2007 |
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Project Master is an easy to learn yet versatile project management software tool. Based on Microsoft Excel, it will manage your project schedule, milestones, costs, changes, risks and issues all in one spreadsheet. Gantt charts are created automatically, along with a variety of other reports and charts. Reports and charts update automatically and can be printed at the click of a button.
You can now keep your project sponsor and project team updated anywhere and anytime without the need for a dedicated and expensive project tracking tool.
UK version - displays £ symbol in all reports, charts and tables
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/NT/XP and Microsoft Excel 97/2000/2002 (XP)/2003
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| 10.2 Way Feedback |
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22/Jun/2007 |
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In today's economy, having the most technological up-to-date tools and systems is no longer sufficient to guarantee your competitiveness. Your people are increasingly the key differentiator between you and your competition. Yet managing people for optimum performance is where many managers still experience the greatest challenges.
Creating a performance culture doesn't have to be difficult. The key is giving and receiving feedback in a way that encourages your employees to go the extra mile. This practical guide will show you in concrete terms how to create a communication culture in which all will want to contribute their best.
Format: Adobe Acrobat
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/NT/XP and Adobe Acrobat Reader
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| 11.Managing Change in the Workplace |
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22/Jun/2007 |
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In todayÂ?s highly competitive environment, organizations cannot afford to stand still. The need for change is continuous, yet many organizations falter in delivering new processes, systems and structures. All too often change initiatives leave in their wake burned out managers and disgruntled employees, customers and suppliers.
This practical guide and workbook is intended for everyone expected to lead, manage and implement change. It covers every aspect of managing change, including essential principles, managing stakeholders, dealing with resisters, the role of project management, building effective change teams and more. The reader is also introduced to our unique CHANGE Approach to leading and managing change.
As you work through the guide, you will complete a series of practical exercises that will help you plan and manage your change for maximum impact. On your journey, you will be treated to a variety of tools, techniques and tips for ensuring that your change lasts. The guide is shipped with a separate reusable workbook that you can use time and time again.
Format: Adobe Acrobat and MS Word
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/NT/XP and Microsoft Word 97/2000/2002 (XP)/2003 and Adobe Acrobat Reader
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| 12.Project Master - Regular Version |
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22/Jun/2007 |
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Project Master is an easy to learn yet versatile project management software tool. Based on Microsoft Excel, it will manage your project schedule, milestones, costs, changes, risks and issues all in one spreadsheet. Gantt charts are created automatically, along with a variety of other reports and charts. Reports and charts update automatically and can be printed at the click of a button.
You can now keep your project sponsor and project team updated anywhere and anytime without the need for a dedicated and expensive project tracking tool.
Regular version - displays $ symbol in all reports, charts and tables.
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/NT/XP and Microsoft Excel 97/2000/2002 (XP)/2003
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| 13.Training Evaluation Toolkit |
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16/May/2008 |
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A complete practical guide and toolkit for measuring and reporting the impact of your workplace training programs. Do you need to measure the effectiveness of your training programs and report the results in financial or non-financial terms? With this comprehensive training toolkit, you will be able to demonstrate the impact of training on productivity, efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction, and so on. You will also be able to convert benefits to financial values, such as Return on Investment, Benefit to Cost Ratio, Payback Period, and so on. Whether you are a novice or experienced professional, this guide will walk you through planning your evaluation exercise, collecting all relevant data, isolating non-training factors and then analyzing and reporting the results convincingly to your key stakeholders. <BR><BR>
The toolkit is packaged with a full set of reusable and customizable Microsoft Word forms and Excel calculation worksheets that you will use from the start to the finish of your training evaluation project. (128 pages plus template pack) <BR><BR>
Format: MS Word, MS Excel and Adobe Acrobat<BR><BR>
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/NT/XP/Vista and Microsoft Word and Excel 97/2000/2002 (XP)/2003/2007 and Adobe Acrobat Reader
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