{"product_id":"9780787976132","title":"Training the Active Training Way 8 Strategies to Spark Learning and Change","description":"\u003ch3\u003eActive Training Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eTraining the Active Training Way\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003e8 Strategies to Spark Learning and Change\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMelvin L. Silberman\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Training\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTraining expert Mel Silberman is the father of the popular and effective active training method. In his landmark textbook, \u003ci\u003eActive Training\u003c\/i\u003e, he identified the specific characteristics of the active training method that results in deeper learning and improved retention. Now, \u003ci\u003eTraining the Active Training Way\u003c\/i\u003e takes the next step by distilling the active training method into eight core strategies that trainers can use to craft interactive and engaging training, even for the most challenging training assignments such as technical skills training, and information-rich (and often dull) content.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eMel Silberman\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D. is Professor of Adult and Organizational Development at Temple University, where he received its Great Teacher Award. He is also president of Active Training, Princeton, NJ, a consulting firm that provides courses on active training techniques, interpersonal intelligence, and team facilitation.\u003cbr\u003e Dr. Silberman is a graduate of Brandeis University and holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Chicago. He is the author and editor of over 30 books, including \u003ci\u003eActive Training 2e\u003c\/i\u003e (Pfeiffer, 1998), \u003ci\u003e101 Ways to Make Training Active\u003c\/i\u003e (Pfeiffer, 1998)\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Consultant's Tool Kit\u003c\/i\u003e (McGraw-Hill, 2002), and a regular conference speaker for ASTD and ISPI.\u003cbr\u003e Dr. Silberman has conducted training for hundreds of corporate, governmental, educational, and human-service organizations. Among his recent clients have been: Valero Refining Co., BMW of North America, MGM Grand, New York University School of Dentistry, Merck, Girl Scouts of the USA, and International Teachers of Business Management Program.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 February 2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePfeiffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780787976132\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314185072780,"sku":"9780787976132","price":51.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780787976132_2422a77c-013a-4675-a9dd-75f430ebb5c9.jpg?v=1780618869","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780787976132","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}