In the context of today's unpredictable work environments, the book offers essential analysis tools designed to preserve and capture human expertise within organizations. It emphasizes the importance of retaining knowledge before it is lost, providing practical strategies for leveraging insights and skills of employees. This resource is vital for organizations aiming to maintain a competitive edge by ensuring that valuable expertise is documented and utilized effectively.
The book introduces a comprehensive five-step methodology for developing sound theory applicable across various disciplines, addressing the shortcomings of both practitioners and scholars in problem-solving. It emphasizes the importance of integrating insights from both groups to achieve a holistic understanding of practical issues. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, the methodology aims to provide a robust framework that enhances the quality of investigation and fosters effective solutions in applied disciplines.
Addressing the gap between practical problem-solving and scholarly analysis, this book introduces a comprehensive five-stop methodology for developing sound theory applicable across various disciplines. By integrating insights from both practitioners and scholars, it aims to create a holistic understanding of complex phenomena. The approach addresses the shortcomings of existing methodologies, offering a structured path that enhances both theoretical and practical outcomes, ultimately bridging the divide between academic research and real-world application.
This much acclaimed text has been fully updated to incorporate the latest advances in the field. As leading authorities on adult education and training, Elwood Holton and Dick Swanson have revised this edition building on the work of the late Malcolm Knolwes.Keeping to the practical format of the last edition, this book is divided into three parts. The first part contains the classic chapters that describe the roots and principles of andragogy, including a new chapter, which presents Knowles' program planning model. The second part focuses on the advancements in adult learning with each chapter fully revised updated, incorporating a major expansion of Androgogy in Practice. The last part of the book will contain an updated selection of topical readings that advance the theory and will include the HRD style inventory developed by Dr. Knowles.This new edition is essential reading for adult learning practitioners and students and HRD professionals. It provides a theoretical framework for understanding the adult learning issues both in the teaching and workplace environments.* Definitive classic, 5th edition sold over 20,000 copies.* Essential reading for a wide audience of practitioners and students in the field of adult learning and human resource development.* Incorporates Knowles'classic theories on adult learning alongside the latest advances in the field.