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CIPD T&D Conference 2004discretionary behaviour and be awarethis is of value. This also relates to theidea of the self-confident learner andrelates to self-efficacy (discussed lastyear’ conference). In looking at possibleways to motivate reluctant learners,customized ‘just for you’ courses couldbe an option.Stan McHugh, CEO, FETAC;John Butler, Manager, Excellence Through people, FÁS;Dr. Thomas Garavan, Lecturer, University of Limerickand Seamus Puirceil, CEO HETACmost beneficial. Modular training is increasinglymore popular – as opposed to employees beingaway from the workplace for long periods.Another interesting finding is personalmotivation and commitment from employees.Organisations need to get a voluntarycommitment from employees to demonstrateIf there is a message from this year’sconference for HR professionals it is tohelp people to learn andbecome active in this area.There is a definite shiftfrom training to learning…This was neatly summedup by Martyn Sloman: “Bydesigning, planning, implementingand monitoring appropriateinitiatives or activities it is possibleto move theory along thecontinuum from training tolearning”.A well earned breakDelegates enjoying the conference!MAKING TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT WORKPictured at the launch of Making Training and Development Work: ABest Practice Guide, from left, Professor Donal Dineen, Dean, KemmyBusiness School, University of Limerick, Carole Hogan,Thomas Garavanand Amanda Cahir-O’Donnell, co-authors of Making Training andDevelopment Work, Michael McDonnell, Director CIPD Ireland, whowrote the Foreword.A new book designed specifically for trainingmanagers, Making Training and DevelopmentWork, was launched in conjunction with CIPDIreland at the Annual CIPD Training andDevelopment Conference. The authors, ThomasGaravan, Carole Hoganand Amanda Cahir-O’Donnell have cometogether to produce apublication that seeks tohelp you make qualitydecisions about the bestlearning options to selectwhen you are faced withspecific problems.This 600-page ‘bestpractice guide’ isdesigned to help developthe most appropriate setof practices that will workwithin your ownorganization, and to helpyou select the mostappropriate deliverystrategy, training methods,style of delivery andevaluation methods.Learning objectives are outlined at the start ofeach chapter, followed by a practical exampledesigned to stimulate your thinking. At the end ofeach chapter, the key learning points of the caseexample are highlighted and a set of actionpoints on best practice provided.Making Training and Development Work is writtenfor every training manager, trainer, trainingspecialist and instructional designer, or anyonewho needs to develop a training anddevelopment strategy.Michael McDonnell, Director, CIPD Ireland says “Ibelieve this is a unique book because it is aimedat the practicing trainer — or those training to betrainers — yet written by authors who are at thetop of their game in terms of serious academicresearch. As such it is destined to have a majorimpact on training and development atorganizational levels in all sectors of theeconomy.”Published by Oak Tree Press, Making Trainingand Development work is available in all goodbookshops in hardback, price €70 (paperbackprice €40) or online at www.oaktreepress.com.CIPD members can order at a special reducedprice of €55 hardback and €30 paperback.LoCall 1890-313855 to order directly.pg22 Autumn 2004