The Field Guide to the 6Ds: How to Use the Six Disciplines to Transform Learning into Business Results

Practical guidelines for implementing the six disciplines of breakthrough learningThe Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning has become a standard for companies serious about increasing the return on their investment in learning and development. Now the authors help workplace learning professionals apply the concepts of their bestselling book. With real-world applications, case studies, how-to guidelines, practical advice, and recommendations for implementing the 6Ds, The Field Guide to the 6Ds: How to Use the Six Disciplines to Transform Training into Business Results will help organizations substantially increase the return on investment and decrease "learning scrap," the potential value that goes unrealized in many learning and development initiatives.

• Helps OD professionals apply the concepts of the bestselling Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning
• Includes 43 all-new case studies, plus examples, tools, and best practices used by organizations that have successfully used the 6Ds
• Taps into the experience and expertise of 6Ds practitioners

The Field Guide to the 6Ds is an easy-to-use and widely-applicable guide to getting the most from learning and development.

Roy V.H. Pollock, DVM, Ph.D., is Chief Learning Officer and co-founder of The 6Ds Company. Roy has a passion for helping individuals and teams succeed. He is a popular speaker and frequent consultant on improving the value created by training and development.
Roy has a unique blend of experience in both business and education. He has served as chief learning officer for the Fort Hill Company; assistant dean for curriculum at Cornell's Veterinary College and in executive business leadership roles at Pfizer and IDEXX.
Roy received his BA from Williams College cum laude and his doctor of veterinary medicine and Ph.D. degrees from Cornell University. He studied medical education at the University of Illinois Center for Educational Development. In 2013, was honored as a "Learning Luminary" by the Asian L&OD Roundtable.

Andrew McK. Jefferson, JD, is  co-founder and Chief Executive Officer for The 6Ds Company. He is a frequent and popular presenter and consultant who excels in helping companies maximize the value they realize from their investments in learning and development.
Andy is an accomplished executive with deep line-management expertise. He knows the challenges of running a company and making every investment count. Prior to joining 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.
Andy is a graduate of the University of Delaware and graduated Phi Kappa Phi with honors from the Widener University School of Law.

Calhoun W. Wick is the Founder of the Fort Hill Company. 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. Cal earned his master's degree as an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow at MIT's Sloan School of Management.