{"product_id":"9780787988487","title":"First Things Fast A Handbook for Performance Analysis","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFirst Things Fast\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Handbook for Performance Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAllison Rossett\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Human Resources \u0026amp; Personnel Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e An \u003cb\u003eEssential Knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e Resource  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE WORLD OF LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE\u003c\/b\u003e has changed significantly since the first edition of \u003ci\u003eFirst Things Fast\u003c\/i\u003e was published more than a decade ago. This thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the best-selling classic recognizes a world chock-full of technology, economic strains, and opportunities. How do learning and performance professionals plan in this shifting context? How do they take advantage of new human and Internet-based resources? How do they bring their recommendations forward and add more value, no matter where they work? These questions are addressed throughout this new edition.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis important resource is a practical guide that is filled with job aids, design templates, and examples offering step-by-step guidance to the basics of performance analysis.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis new edition includes:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew questions and templates that reflect the shift of learning and support from the classroom to the workplace, and the blends that provide learning and support in both environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFresh approaches for using wikis, blogs, and online surveys to gather information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInnovative ideas for tapping into the power of social networking and the possibilities presented for analysts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation on the critical link between analysis and evaluation and new guidelines for both activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA wealth of new illustrative case examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsightful commentaries from successful leaders in the field who explain how they use analysis to advance individual and organizational strategy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Allison Rossett combines thought leadership for the profession with practical guidance. This book, the second edition of a classic in the field, is filled with proven practices and ready-to-use tools making this a resource you'll use frequently.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDANA GAINES ROBINSON,\u003c\/b\u003e COAUTHOR, \u003ci\u003ePERFORMANCE CONSULTING\u003c\/i\u003e AND\u003ci\u003e STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNER\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What I appreciate about this book is that it is a straightforward, practical guide to planning, and it embraces new technology and the convergence of learning and work.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNANCY J. LEWIS,\u003c\/b\u003e VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER, ITT CORPORATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllison Rossett\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of educational technology at San Diego State University and a consultant in workforce learning and performance and technology-based systems. She is the author of the best-selling \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Job Aids\u003c\/i\u003e (Pfeiffer) and \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Podium\u003c\/i\u003e (Pfeiffer), both of which are winners of the International Society for Performance Improvement's Instructional Communications award.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 June 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePfeiffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780787988487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384831471756,"sku":"9780787988487","price":63.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780787988487_2d61b2a8-0124-4bee-a8dd-ad07b0eeb50b.jpg?v=1780174379","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780787988487","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}