The A to Z Guide to Experiential Training and Development (Paperback, First)

Editor(s): Experiential Training and Development Alliance Publisher: ETD Alliance

The pocket-size A to Z of Experiential Training and Development is a declaration of the principles, values and beliefs that give the ETD Alliance's work efficacy. It is not a how-to book or a description of what ETD Alliance facilitators do, but rather an attempt to articulate the power, the value and the essence of the work they do. "The A to Z Guide of ETD" was born out of the ETD Alliance's need to differentiate itself from the proliferation of trainers who are suddenly leading "corporate team building programs" because they know how to lead "Ball Toss," "Corporate Olympics," and a long list of other games and activities. While those activities have great value in their place, the ETD Alliance's concern is that people don't understand the difference between play-oriented training and the in-depth experiential training and development services that have the power to transform organizations. To someone who has not experienced this level of ETD practice, they could appear similar, simply because they both involve activities. Growth, development and transformation are a journey. This guide is a depiction of the landscape that many organizations travel on their way to greater performance and making their visions reality. As with any journey, obstacles will be encountered, the terrain will vary and landmarks will guide the way. The "A to Z" is the ETD Alliance's travel guide for the journey of organizational transformation--a description of some of the joys and challenges along the way, as well as recommended routes to your destination. While the ETD Alliance is made up of many different firms who provide different and diverse services, they share core principles. The principles are articulated in this guide.