List of Training Resources
Jan Dwyer Bang’s List of Training Books & Resources
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Training Magazine (Electronic Version)- www.etrainingmag.com
Creative Training Techniques Handbook by Bob Pike
50 Creative Openers and Energizers by Bob Pike
Dealing with Difficult Participants by Bob Pike & Dave Arch
The Big Book of Presentation Games by Ed Scannel and John Newstrom
Developing Technical Training by Ruth Clark
High Impact Presentations by Bob Pike
Evaluating Training Programs by Donald L. Kirkpatrick (available in Skillsoft along with
Another Look at Evaluating Training Programs)
The Big Book of Business Games by John Newstrom
by Becky Pike Pluth
101 Games for Trainers by Bob Pike and Christopher Busse (available in Skillsoft)
101 More Games for Trainers by Bob Pike with Christopher Busse (available in Skillsoft)
101 Ways to Make Training Active by Mel Siberman
Flip Chart Magic by Dave Arch and Ivar Torgrimson (available in Skillsoft)
50 Creative Training Closers by Lynn Solem and Bob Pike
50 Creative Training Openers and Energizers by Lynn Solem and Bob Pike
Energize your Audience by Lorraine L. Ukens (available in Skillsoft)
Alexander, Roy. Power Speech, AMACOM, American Management Association, New York,
1986.
Brooks, William T. High Impact Public Speaking, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New
Jersey, 1988.
Carrington-Musci, John. The Presentation Handbook, R&E Publishers, Saratoga, CA, 1991.
Gleb, Michael J. Present Yourself! Jalmar Press, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 1988.
Hoff, Ron. I Can See You Naked – A Fearless Guide to Making Presentations, Andrew and
McMeel, Kansas City, 1988.
Kleiser, Grenville. How to Develop Power and Personality in Speaking, Funk & Wagnalls
Company, New York
Malouf, Doug. How to be the Best Speaker in Town, Business and Professional Publishing,
Chatswood, NSW, Australia, 1995.
Stuart, Cristina. How to be an Effective Speaker, NTC Business Books, Lincolnwood, Illinois
1992.
Toastmasters International Video, “Be Prepared to Speak”
Deborah Walters, Lilly. Secrets of Successful Speakers, McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York, 1993.
Vassallo, Wanda. Speaking with Confidence. Betterway Publications, Inc. White Hall,
Virginia, 1990.
Transfer of Training - Action-Packed Strategies to Ensure High Pay-off from Training
Investment by Mary Broad
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Training and Presentation Skill books (and one e-Learning) that Virginia found on Skillsoft
Are you familiar with any of these books or authors?
Training Design Basics. By Saul Carliner. Almost 5 stars on Amazon.
Developing Technical Training: A Structured Approach for Developing Classroom and Computer-Based
Instructional Materials, Second Edition. By Ruth Colvin Clark. 3 - 5 star ratings on Amazon. (3rd edition
available on Amazon)
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Foundations & Delivery: The Basics to Becoming a Successful Trainer, Volume 1. By American
Society for Training and Development. No reviews on Amazon, however it costs $118 new.
Another Look at Evaluating Training Programs. By Donald L. Kirkpatrick. Highly rated
on Amazon.
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Total Engagement: Using Games and Virtual Worlds to change the Way People Work
and Businesses Compete. By Byron Reeves and J. Leighton Read. 4 stars on Amazon.
The Creative Training Idea Book: Inspired Tips and Techniques for Engaging and Effective
Learning. By Robert W. Lucas. 5 stars on Amazon.
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This is an e-Learning class with job aids and skill briefs.
The Trainer’s Handbook, Updated Edition. By John Wiley & Sons. 4 stars in Amazon.
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Training Design and Delivery. By Geri E. McArdle. 4 stars in Amazon.
From Analysis to Evaluation: Tools, Tips, and Techniques for Trainers. By Jane Bozarth. 5 stars
from 1 review in Amazon.
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Needs Assessment Basics. By Deborah D. Tobey. 4 stars in Amazon.
Training From the BACK of the Room! 65 Ways to Step Aside and Let Them Learn. By Sharon
L. Bowman. 4 stars on Amazon.
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ASTD’s Ultimate Train the Trainer: A Complete Guide to Training Success. By Elaine Biech. 5
stars on Amazon ($126).
The Book of Road-Tested Training Topics. By Elaine Biech. 1 - 5 star rating on Amazon.
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The Confident Speaker: Beat Your Nerves and Communicate at Your Best in Any Situation. 5
stars on Amazon.
Presentation Basics. By Robert J. Rosania. No reviews on Amazon.
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PowerSpeak. By Dorothy Leeds. 4 stars on Amazon.
Own the Room. By David Booth, Deborah Shames, and Peter Desberg. 5 stars on Amazon.
In the SpotLight: Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Performing by Janet Esposito. 5
stars on Amazon.
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Telling Ain’t Training by Harold D. Stolovitch Mostly 5 stars on Amazon.
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Adult Learning Basics by William J. Rothwell - 4 stars on Amazon.
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