As a training and development or human resource professional, do you have the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to become an indispensable strategic partner within your organization? Building Business Acumen for Trainers provides step-by-step practical advice on business practices guaranteed to win the support, respect, and attention of your organization. Written for both new and seasoned professionals, this essential resource will show how to put into practice the three critical areas of business acumen: Finance skills Partnering skills Communication skills

The balanced scorecard (BSC) is increasingly the strategic business tool of choice for many organizations. One of the four components of the BSC, ?learning and growth,? is largely misunderstood, underutilized, and ineffectively applied. The BSC framework provides an opportunity for management and workplace learning and performance professionals to communicate through a common language, establish realistic and measurable targets, and align and support the rest of the organization in a strategic way. This book provides proven guidance and customizable tools to measure the role of learning and performance, link it to organizational objectives, and communicate to management results in a common language.

This highly accessible, comprehensive resource shares the passions and key lessons from an all-star cast of respected training professionals. The authors covers a range of training topics, from designing, writing, delivering, measuring, and managing training to developing business acumen. They have divided the book into five sections (Designing Training, Delivering Training, Workforce Performance and Learning, Measurement and Evaluation, and Professional Development), including over 60 articles as well as additional resources on a special Web site; helpful checklists, case studies, and assessments throughout; and an easily customizable CD. The Trainer's Portable Mentor is ideal for anyone new to the field of training and development as well as veterans looking for succinct practical nuggets they can put to use right away.

Developing Great Managers: 20 “Power Hour” Conversations that Build Skills Fast offers learning at a pace managers won’t be able to refuse—it only takes one hour! The 20 engaging, interactive, and practical “power hour” sessions offered in this book drive lively conversations and build solid manager skills at every level. Mix and match these hour-long sessions to create training tailored specifically to your organizational needs, and implement your program in a month, two months, or even longer. Title is complete with step-by-step instructions, detailed facilitator guides, handouts, and worksheets on the included CD-ROM.

"Building Business Acumen towards Sustainability" is a thought-provoking and enlightening book that delves into the intersection of business acumen and sustainability. Compiled and edited by a team of renowned researchers and, this collection of research papers offers valuable insights and practical strategies for organizations aiming to navigate the challenges of the modern business landscape while prioritizing sustainability. The book begins by establishing a comprehensive understanding of business acumen, emphasizing its significance in driving strategic decision-making and achieving long-term success. It explores the various dimensions of business acumen, including financial literacy, market analysis, risk management, and innovation. By highlighting the importance of a holistic understanding of business operations, the book sets the stage for integrating sustainability into these core competencies. Central to the book's narrative is the recognition that sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity for businesses operating in the 21st century. The research papers provide an in-depth examination of the environmental, social, and economic challenges facing organizations, elucidating the interconnectedness between these domains and their impact on long-term business viability. By presenting compelling case studies and empirical evidence, the book illustrates how organizations can effectively incorporate sustainability principles into their operations and drive positive outcomes. One of the key strengths of "Building Business Acumen Towards Sustainability" is its focus on actionable strategies. The research papers not only provide theoretical frameworks but also offer practical guidance for implementing sustainable practices within organizations of various sizes and industries. From adopting circular economy principles to enhancing supply chain sustainability, the book covers a wide array of topics and provides step-by-step approaches for integrating sustainability into existing business models. Moreover, the book emphasizes the role of leadership in fostering a culture of sustainability within organizations. It explores the qualities and competencies required of leaders to drive sustainable change, highlighting the importance of stakeholder engagement, ethical decision-making, and long-term thinking. By showcasing successful examples of sustainable leadership, the book inspires readers to embrace their role as change agents and advocates for a more sustainable future. Whether you are an academic, business professional, or sustainability enthusiast, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to foster positive change and drive sustainable outcomes.

Truly a Recruiter - Trainer Magic Wand! - Organizations seldom succeed without an actively engaged, energized, high performing Sales Force. Best of Sales Forces have a unique DNA - the magic of demonstrating an ability - willingness to perform consistently at an extra ordinarily high level of outcome orientation through the year - running strong through several years. Great sales teams are unique. They are a rare breed! and Possess behaviors that echo's achievement, attainment, accomplishment, pride, belonging, drive to succeed, fear of failure and the will to make things happen. Sales Professionals (Pro's) make a basic difference to organizational culture. They usher in passion, commitment, effort, energy, enthusiasm and effectiveness of organizations work hard to attract, retain, develop and nurture a vibrant sale force. A book with 50 activities, psychometric tests customized for sales force is a ready reckoner for any Recruiter or a Trainer.

From R. Barri Flowers, award-winning criminologist and the bestselling author of Murdered by the King of Western Swing, Murder at the Pencil Factory, Murder of the Doctor’s Wife, and Murder During the Chicago World’s Fair, comes the riveting historical true crime short, Murder of the Horse Trainer’s Rival: The Bitter Breakup of Buddy Jacobson and the Model. On August 6, 1978, firefighters discovered the charred remains of a body inside a wooden crate, set ablaze in an empty lot in the Bronx, New York. The male decedent had been worked over, stabbed, and shot multiple times. The victim was identified as John “Jack” Tupper, a restaurateur, age thirty-four. His killer turned out to be forty-eight-year-old Howard “Buddy” Jacobson, who at one time was the country’s leading Thoroughbred horse trainer. The shocking act of violence was the result of a classic love triangle turned deadly. The woman caught between the two men was an attractive twenty-three-year-old fashion model and cover girl named Melanie Cain, who had recently started living with Tupper in his 84th Street penthouse apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She had previously lived in the adjoining suite with Jacobson for a number of years before moving out. After being convicted of Tupper’s murder in 1980, Buddy Jacobson made a daring escape from custody, fleeing across the country to California with his new girlfriend, a twenty-two-year-old model named Audrey Barrett. The convicted murderer stayed on the lamb for several weeks before being captured to carry out his sentence for the death of Jack Tupper. The stunning tale of Jacobson’s meteoric rise and fall in horse training, and subsequent romantic involvement with someone less than half his age ending up in a tragic crime of passion, had all the makings of an ill-fated contemporary melodrama, except that it occurred on a real-life stage as a sad true event. Bonus material includes a complete and gripping historical true crime short, Murder of the Banker’s Daughter: The Killing of Marion Parker, and excerpts from the author’s bestselling true crime anthologies, Murder Chronicles: A Collection of Chilling True Crime Tales, and The Dreadful Acts of Jack the Ripper and Other True Tales of Serial Murder and Prostitutes.

Small-scale fisheries (SSF) make an important contribution to nutrition, food security, sustainable livelihoods, and poverty alleviation in the Philippines. The Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) with support from the Asia and Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (APRACA) and FAO implemented a project from 2020 to 2021 to analyse and improve the availability of financial services to SSF in the Philippines. This circular describes the steps taken by the project implementing agencies and partners in the development of a credit and insurance programme for small-scale fisheries. The document summarizes the project’s achievements and includes information about its outputs, such as training materials, a list of stakeholders and the established network. The project identified the main stakeholders involved in the financial service provision to SSF. The team then surveyed and analysed the current supply of financial and insurance services as well as the demand for such services by fishers and fisherfolk organizations. Based on the survey results, ACPC developed training materials, which follow a train-the-trainer approach. Trainings were conducted in November 2021 for representatives from government organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), financial institutions (both public, private and microfinance institutions) and fisherfolk organizations. The trainings covered business development services for the SSF and the processes used by financial institutions to supply financial services to SSF. ACPC and APRACA established a network of stakeholders interested in exchanging experiences and increasing financial service provision to SSF. The PhilNet SSF network was launched on 29 November 2021. Eighteen institutions participated in 2021 in the network, demonstrating a wide interest in engaging on the subject. Several financial sector stakeholders involved in the project have made efforts to increase their financial services provision to SSF. The project laid the groundwork for further improving financial and insurance services provision to SSF in the Philippines.

The 2009 Pfeiffer Annual: Training offers a hands-on guide to the latest thinking and recent approaches to training and development. This year's Annual presents a "talent management" theme. The contributors address the keen competition organizations face in acquiring and retaining talented people. The Annual is divided into four sections: Experiential Learning Activities (ELAs); Editor's Choice; Inventories, Questionnaires, and Surveys; and Articles and Discussion Resources. The fourth section, Editor's Choice, includes cutting edge material that doesn't quite fit the other sections.