Product Description

In time-pressured, resource-constrained times, getting the job done right the first time is more important than ever. This book provides practical advice on the creation and use of job aids and is written specifically for those who have little or no experience in developing job aids. Readers will find dozens of real world examples from building simple, but effective checklists to translating complex and confusing guideline documents to understandable and effect step-by-step directions anyone can follow. In addition to practical tools and guidelines, you find tips on testing and evaluating your job aid and help on avoiding common mistakes that waste valuable time.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #493401 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 156 pages

Review
An essential resource for anyone who needs to design and develop effective job aids from start to finish. Job Aids Basics has hit the mark as a comprehensive guide packed with a wealth of practical tips and examples. This book is a 'must-have' for anyone working in a performance consulting, instructional design or training role. --Laurel Rosinger, Instructional Designer, Booz Allen Hamilton

There is no better way to reduce training costs and increase training effectiveness than a well constructed job aid, and no one better to explain how to do it right than Joe Willmore. This book is a must for every trainer's bookshelf. --George Piskurich, Consultant, Author of Training Basics and Classroom Facilitation: The Art and Science

Whether you are a performance professional or someone just starting to develop job aids, this book is a complete resource for you. It will help you think through all the critical issues, concepts, and steps that you need to develop job aids that really work. The job aid examples, expert guidance, gems of wisdom, practical activities, and exercises will provide the job aid developer with the tools they need to be successful. --Cynthia Denton-Ade, President, CDA Performance Systems

About the Author
Joe Willmore is president of Willmore Consulting Group, a performance consulting group firm located near Washington, D.C. He has more than 25 years of consulting experience with a wide range of organizations including the World Bank, Intelsat, Lockheed Martin, the National Geographic Society, and the Smithsonian Institution. He is the author of Performance Basics (ASTD Press) and has written numerous articles on the subject of human performance improvement.