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Subject:Re: Training policy advice and website resources From:jenny_berger -at- fairfieldresidential -dot- com To:techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com Date:Mon, 8 Sep 2003 13:27:18 -0600
Some possible resources for you:
The Association for Training and Development (http://www.astd.org):
Provides articles, books and case studies on a variety of training topics.
They also have discussion boards, and it looks like you don't have to be a
member to participate.
"How to Start a Training Program" by Carolyn Nilson (book): A guide to
creating plans, policies, and standards when building a training program.
The ASTD bookstore offers this online, but you might want to try Barnes &
Noble or Amazon.com as well.
"7 Steps to Better Written Policies and Procedures" by Stephen
Page(http://www.companymanuals.com/writingformat/): A step-by-step guide
to writing functional policies and procedures. Also provides a sample
template. The site also provides links to sample policies you may find
helpful.
