1. Kathleen E. Wolfhope
kew11@psu.edu

2.  Acquire the knowledge of the methods,
strategies, and tools to ensure relevant
training and professional development

3. Collaboration = Relevant Training=Winning
Team = Outcome (Tangible Results)

4.  Analyze
 Design
 Develop
 Implementation
 Evaluation

5.  Move from dependency to self-
directedness
 Draw upon their reservoir of experience for
learning
 Are ready to learn when they assume new
roles
 Want to solve problems and apply new
knowledge immediately
Dr. Malcolm Knowles, “Father of Adult Learning”

6.  Set up a cooperative learning climate
 Create mechanism for mutual planning
 Arrange for a diagnosis of learner needs and interests
 Enable the formulation of learning objectives based on
the diagnosed needs and interests
 Design sequential activities for achieving the objectives
 Execute the design by selecting methods, materials,
and resources
 Evaluate the quality of the learning experience while
re-diagnosing needs for further learning
Dr. Malcolm Knowles, “Father of Adult Learning”

8.  Level 1: Reaction
 Level 2: Learning
 Level 3: Behavior
 Level 4: Results
Dr. Jack Phillips added a fifth level:
 Level 5: Return on Investment (ROI)

9.  ROI: Quantifiable Data
 Notional Indicator
“Organizations should be considering
implementing ROI impact studies very
selectively on only 5 to 10 per cent of their
training programs, otherwise it becomes
incredibly expensive and resource
intensive.”
-Jack Philips

10.  Relevant Training and Professional
Development
◦ Creating the Value – Real World Application
◦ Adult Learning Principles
◦ Current
◦ Credible Trainer
◦ Accessibility of Trainer
◦ Continuous Learning
◦ Short Term – Long Term
◦ Create Learning Communities

11.  What’s in Your Basket?
 Planting Seeds for Future Growth
 These concepts apply when you’re
working with your clients.
“First figure out your partners, then figure out what ideas
to pursue. The most important thing isn't the market
you target, the product you develop or the financing,
but the founding team.”
-Jim Collins

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13. Thank you!