Handbook of Human Performance Technology: Principles, Practices, and Potential - 3rd Edition

James A. Pershing

ISBN 10: 0787965308 / ISBN 13: 9780787965303

Published by Pfeiffer, 2006

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Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. The first two editions of this Handbook helped shape the dynamic field of human performance technology, a systematic approach to enhancing individual and organizational performance. This comprehensive sourcebook updates foundational chapters on organizational change, evaluation, instructional design, and motivation, while introducing new topics such as certification, Six Sigma, and communities of practice. With fifty-five new chapters, contributors include notable figures in performance improvement like Geary Rummler, Roger Kaufman, and Ruth Clark. Praise for the latest edition highlights its value as a primary resource for those seeking to enhance organizational performance. It offers an extensive survey of current theories and practical applications, making it an essential reference for professionals aiming to systematically improve performance. The Handbook is described as an invaluable resource for anyone tasked with enhancing workplace performance, providing foundational knowledge and contemporary applications of human performance technology (HPT) to drive results. Additionally, it delivers insights for both newcomers and seasoned professionals, offering concrete advice and examples on leveraging HPT to impact business outcomes effectively. Overall, it contains critical strategies for improving the performance of individuals, groups, and organizations.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook of Human Performance Technology: Principles, Practices, and Potential - 3rd Edition
• Publisher: Pfeiffer
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787965308
• ISBN 13: 9780787965303
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

The first two editions of the Handbook of Human Performance Technology helped define the rapidly growing and vibrant field of human performance technology - a systematic approach to improving individual and organizational performance. Exhaustively researched, this comprehensive sourcebook not only updates key foundational chapters on organizational change, evaluation, instructional design, and motivation, but it also features breakthrough chapters on "performance technology in action" and addresses many new topics in the field, such as certification, Six Sigma, and communities of practice.

Boasting fifty-five new chapters, contributors to this new edition comprise a veritable "who's who" in the field of performance improvement, including Geary Rummler, Roger Kaufman, Ruth Clark, Allison Rossett, Margo Murray, Judith Hale, Dana and James Robinson, and many others.

Praise for the third edition of the Handbook of Human Performance Technology

"If you are in the business of trying to improve organizational performance, this Handbook should be the first place you look for answers to questions about human performance technology."
- Joseph J. Durzo, CPT, Ph.D., senior vice president and chief learning officer, Archstone-Smith

"This newest edition of the Handbook provides an unparalleled, all-encompassing survey of the latest theory and its practical application in this emergent field. This book is a must-have reference for any professional wishing to systematically improve performance within their organization."
- Weston McMillan, CPT, manager, training and development, eBay Inc.

"An invaluable, engaging resource for anyone charged with improving workplace performance. It not only provides the background and foundations of our profession, but more importantly, it also provides the most up-to-date descriptions of how to apply HPT to drive results."
- Rodger Stotz, CPT, vice president and managing consultant, Maritz Inc.

"This book is filled with insights--both for those who are new to the field and also for those who are experienced. It offers concrete advice and examples on how to use HPT to impact business results and how to work successfully within organizations."
- Anne Marie Laures, CPT, director, learning services, Walgreen Co.

"The Handbook contains many of the secrets for improving the performance of individuals, groups, and organizations."
- Robert F. Mager, author, Analyzing Performance Problems and How to Turn Learners On...Without Turning Them Off

About the Author

James A. Pershingis professor of education in instructional systems technology and educational inquiry methodology at Indiana University.