Accidental Trainer, The
A Reference Manual for the Small, Part-Time,or One-Person Training Department

When business owners, managers, HRD employees, or experts in their field are responsible for the dissemination of training to their workers, or find themselves thrust into the role of trainer, they are often overwhelmed with the many facets of the task.  The Accidental Trainer is a hands-on resource that provides these “accidental” trainers with the basic tools they need to be successful—from understanding the various roles they will play to identifying where best to apply limited time and resources.

This book offers a wealth of information for working within the constraints of a small, part-time, or one-person training department. The Accidental Trainer is filled with practical ideas and suggestions for:

• Building alliances both inside and outside the company
• Understanding the myriad roles an accidental trainer plays
• Planning for the financial aspects of training
• Utilizing time management, project management, and general organization techniques
• Exploring the various types of training events and planning for them
• Choosing vendors and other resources
• Creating organization-specific training programs
• Communicating the value of training throughout the organization
• Growing a training department