Training for Today and Tomorrow

Being a successful trainer requires first being an effective communicator. Training for Today and Tomorrow: A Communication Perspective provides communication-centered research and industry-informed instruction that speaks to the knowledge and skills students need to become successful trainers. The book combines key concepts from communication studies with examples from industry to prepare today's students for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter in a rapidly changing field. The text includes interviews with industry professionals, information on how trainees learn, insight into incorporating inclusivity in training sessions, and an exploration of various training-related career paths students can pursue. Each chapter opens with a case study that presents a challenge or dilemma a trainer faces on the job. Throughout the chapter, students are encouraged to help this industry professional determine how to approach the task or predicament using the skills discussed in the chapter. Concise yet thorough, Training for Today and Tomorrow is an ideal core textbook for courses in training and development, instructional communication, and communication education. Training and Development Professional Spotlights throughout the text include: Natalie Ellis, PHR, Senior Technical Instructional Designer at CSG Candace Chambers, Chief Executive Officer/Chief Academic Coach at Educational Writing Services, LLC Lora Schafer, President/Principal Consultant at GrowStrong Consulting Pauline Mwanzia, Human Resources Director at SIL International Madeline Heine, Trainer, F&I Solutions at Cox Automotive, Inc. Betty Grogan, Director of Learning and Development at McWane, Inc. Dr. Joshua Fredenburg, National Speaker/Author/President at the Circle of Change Leadership Experience Brandi Smith, College Readiness (12)-Instructor/Grade Level (12)-Chair at KIPP Nashville Katherine Forsythe, Basic Course Director and Instructor at Texas Christian University Anel Albertao, English Learning Development Specialist at the Foundation for Hispanic Education, Cofounder at tPopTech: Institute for Technology and Pedagogy Brandi Pate Hill, Human Resources and Legal Staff Manager at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP Jamie West-Sardo, Instructional Designer at Full Sail University Jason Eagar, Senior Manager, Specialty Sales at Galderma Kacie Kilpatrick, Director of Recruitment, Scholarships, and Student Engagement at University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Education Dr. Lisa Gates, Faculty, Director, and Advisor for Postsecondary Educational Leadership at San Diego State University Tiger Todd, Chief Executive Officer at Heroes Incorporated