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  • 1.  Call for contributors

    Posted 01-23-1997 13:36
    Call for Contributors to
    The McGraw-Hill Training and Performance Sourcebook and
    The McGraw-Hill Team and Organization Development Sourcebook

    The McGraw-Hill Training and Performance Sourcebook and The McGraw-Hill
    Team and Organization Development Sourcebook, edited by Mel Silberman, are
    annual collections of reproducible materials for trainers, consultants, team
    facilitators and managers. The first sourcebooks appeared in 1996 and the
    1997 volumes have recently been published. By now, the sourcebooks have a
    substantial readership, having acquired buyers from extensive direct
    mail/telemarketing and by distribution in bookstores throughout the country.
    Several leaders in the human resource development field have been among the
    contributors, such as Chip Bell, Diane Gayeski, Thiagi, Bill Rothwell, Jack
    Phillips, George Piskurich, and Michael O'Brien.

    Do you have a training or team activity, an assessment instrument, a
    helpful handout, or short practical article that you would be willing to
    share with others?

    If so, we're interested! In the next few months, we are currently searching
    for material for the 1998 editions. We would be pleased to add your name to
    our list of contributors.

    Contributions to the 1998 Sourcebooks could include content from one of the
    many topical areas listed here:

    Alternatives to Classroom Training Leadership and Influence
    Assessment of Team/Org. Functioning Legal Issues in the Workplace
    Career Development Learning and Training Techniques
    Communication Skills Management Development
    Computer Training Managing and Leading Change
    Conflict Resolution Organizational Change
    Cooperation and Trust Building Organizational Inititatives
    Creative Problem Solving Performance Support
    Customer Service Personal Effectiveness
    Diversity and Cross-Cultural Awareness Quality and Continuous Improvement
    Employee Development Sales Training
    Facilitating Teams Team Development
    Goal Setting and Planning Training Design and Evaluation

    If we publish your piece, your professional credits, and address, phone
    number, email or website will be prominently displayed. You will also
    receive a looseleaf copy of the sourcebook in which you are published as
    well as a generous choice of complimentary books from McGraw-Hill.

    As a first step, please indicate your interest in contributing to the 1998
    Sourcebooks by completing the reply form below. Send your form to:

    Mail: Patricia Philips, Asst. Editor Telephone:908-505-0689
    514 Radnor Ave. Fax:908-797-0557
    Pine Beach, NJ 08741 E-Mail:Patricia.Philips@ASTD.Noli.com

    Respondents will receive a reply packet which details the guidelines for
    submitting work.



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    The 1998 McGraw-Hill Sourcebooks
    Reply Form


    Your Name: Telephone:

    Address: Fax:

    E-Mail:


    I am interested in becoming a contributor to the 1998 Sourcebooks. The type
    of contribution I would like to offer is (feel free to check off more than one):

    _____ a team or training activity (approximately 4 pages)
    a game, exercise, or learning task that develops knowledge, attitudes, or
    skills.

    _____ an assessment instrument (approximately 6 pages)
    an evaluative tool indended to build awareness, provide feedback about a
    specific situation and promote individual or group reflection.

    _____ a helpful handout (approximately 2 pages)
    a succinct description of important issues or skills when developing
    individuals, groups, team or organizations. Should be loaded with practical
    advice!

    _____ a practical guide (approximately 8 to 10 pages)
    a"how-To" article containing useful ideas and guidelines for implementing an
    idea or initiative. Practical guides may also be a discussion of issues
    that interest trainers and consultants and/or the people and organizations
    they serve.

    Please provide a brief description of the topical content of your
    contribution(s):










    Mail (electronically or by snail) or fax your reply to the following address
    to receive further details about this project:

    Mail: Patricia Philips Telephone:908-505-0689
    514 Radnor Ave. Fax:908-797-0557
    Pine Beach, NJ 08741 E-Mail:Patricia.Philips@ASTD.Noli.com



    Mel Silberman, Ph.D. <mel@tigger.jvnc.net>
    Active Training <www.activetraining.com>
    26 Linden Lane
    Princeton, NJ 08540
    609-924-8157


  • 2.  Call for contributors

    Posted 01-27-1997 17:10
    I am interested in becoming a contributor to the 1998 Sourcebooks. The type
    of contribution I would like to offer is (feel free to check off more than one):

    X__ an assessment instrument (approximately 6 pages)
    >an evaluative tool indended to build awareness, provide feedback about
    aspecific situation and promote individual or group reflection.

    Over the last 5 years, I have worked with Staff Relations staff in several
    organizations to develop and administer a labour climate survey instrument
    to help managers identify what is working and not working in the workplace,
    and to develop a prioritized action plan to "fix things". The fact that
    management lets you administer the survey at all tells you right away who is
    able to "walk the talk". The survey is developed with union input in
    unionized environments and employee rep input in all others. So far, it has
    been used in retail (liquor), essential services (fire), works and high
    technology environments with success.
    Amery Boyer
    5688 North Street
    HALIFAX NS B3K 1N4
    Tel: 429-9217
    Fax: 429-9217
    e-mail: amery@fox.nstn.ca
    homepage: http://fox.nstn.ca/~amery