Get real results for your business – maximize your training and development programs Corporate learning and development programs play an undeniable role in successful business endeavors, but only when they're done right. The significant revisions in the third edition of The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning add fresh, timely elements to a resource that has become known globally as a trusted guide for professionals determined to get the most of their companies' training and development programs. All-new examples, tools, guides, and insights combine to make an excellent, all-in-one resource for everyone from workplace professionals and HR managers to training development providers and businesses leaders looking to maximize the return on their enterprise's learning budget.
Infused with current research and recent case studies, this resource serves as a practical guide that recommends concrete actions for producing tangible results. Tools, guides, and checklists in every chapter ensure that readers walk away with meaningful strategies that can be implemented right away. The book includes:
- A complete review of research drawn from thousands of insights, goals, and lessons learned
- Specific strategies and actions that can be put into effect quickly for immediate results
- A focus on ROI for business leaders wanting to make a clearer connection between dollars spent and new skills gained
- Checklists in each chapter to help learning organizations perform quality audits of new and existing learning programs
The third edition of The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning contains so many new resources and so much thoroughly-revised content that even those who own previous editions will find its reinvigorated approach highly beneficial. Strengthen the link between your learning efforts and your business goals with this increasingly popular, globally recognized resource.
Roy V.H. Pollock, D.V.M., Ph.D., is chief learning officer and co-founder of The 6Ds Company and co-author of The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning, The Field Guide to the 6Ds, and Getting Your Money's Worth from Training and Development. Roy has a passion for helping individuals and teams succeed. He is a popular international speaker and consultant on improving the value created by training and development.
Roy has a unique blend of experience in business and education. He has served as chief learning officer for the Fort Hill Company; vice president, global strategic product development for SmithKline Beecham Animal Health; vice president, Companion Animal Division for Pfizer; and assistant dean for curriculum at Cornell's Veterinary College.
Andrew McK. Jefferson, J.D., is co-founder and chief executive officer for The 6Ds Company. He is a co-author of The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning, The Field Guide to the 6Ds, and of Getting Your Money's Worth from Training and Development. Andy is a frequent and popular presenter and world-wide consultant who excels in helping companies maximize the value they realize from their investments in learning and development. He is also an accomplished business executive with deep line-management expertise.
He knows the challenges of running a company and making every investment count. Prior to founding The 6Ds Company, Andy served as the chief executive officer of The Fort Hill Company, CEO of Vital Home Services, and chief operating officer and general counsel of AmeriStar Technologies, Inc.
Calhoun W. Wick is the founder of the Fort Hill Company, co-author of The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning and author of Learning Edge: How Smart Managers and Smart Companies Stay Ahead.
Cal is internationally recognized for his work on improving the performance of managers and organizations. In 2006, he was named "Thought Leader of the Year" by ISA, the Association of Learning Providers.
