LeaderGuide Pro.LeaderGuide Pro, CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , 2005, Great Circle Learning, $995. Support: instruction manual. I distinctly remember the very first time I sat down to design a training program. I was not only exceptionally well-versed in the subject matter but also thoroughly schooled in instructional design Instructional design is the practice of arranging media (communication technology) and content to help learners and teachers transfer knowledge most effectively. The process consists broadly of determining the current state of learner understanding, defining the end goal of and module development. I had all the tools. What I didn't have was the time to do it like I knew I could. I cobbled cob·ble 1 n. 1. A cobblestone. 2. Geology A rock fragment between 64 and 256 millimeters in diameter, especially one that has been naturally rounded. 3. cobbles See cob coal. tr. together a couple of dozen slides (and this is back when slides were actually slides) and completed a mediocre participant guide that featured the main topic headings followed by a bunch of blank lines for notes. My leader notes were handwritten hand·write tr.v. hand·wrote , hand·writ·ten , hand·writ·ing, hand·writes To write by hand. [Back-formation from handwritten.] Adj. 1. on four pages of a legal pad legal pad n. A pad of ruled, usually yellow writing paper that measures 8 1/2 by 14 inches. . On the evaluation forms, the training received a 6.2 out of 7. The manager was pleased. I was not. Such is a story I am sure many, if not all trainers, have experienced themselves. We all have great intentions but often find ourselves pressed for time. This story is even more dreadful for the nontrainer who is tasked with creating a training program without a clue where to start. Solution to a dilemma LeaderGuide Pro is an absolutely simple and comprehensive software tool to help professionally design leader guides, participant workbooks, and accompanying slide presentations with a customized and unique look and feel. The application is extremely user friendly, easily adaptable, and works in conjunction with Microsoft Word A full-featured word processing program for Windows and the Macintosh from Microsoft. Included in the Microsoft application suite, it is a sophisticated program with rudimentary desktop publishing capabilities that has become the most widely used word processing application on the market. and PowerPoint through templates and macros. Without these Windows-based products, LeaderGuide Pro basically will not work. If you have a Macintosh or other word-processing software, you are out of luck. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The process starts with the creation of a new leader guide. The software opens Word and loads a variety of macros. A toolbar A row or column of on-screen buttons used to activate functions in the application. Many toolbars are customizable, letting you add and delete buttons as required. Toolbars may be fixed in position or may float, which means they can be dragged to a more convenient location in the is also installed for ease of navigation. You are guided through a process of naming the training program, adding company-specific information, and developing a summary called Training at a Glance." From there, you add module content by typing or cutting and pasting from other files. The leader guide template even includes sections for training objectives, pre-work, materials needed, and icon-based graphic cues, including the ability to create custom icons. The tool allows you to focus on training content rather than wasting time with layout and design. An added benefit is that it ensures consistency across all your training documents. Once the leader guide is complete, you can extract the text you need to include in your participant workbook work·book n. 1. A booklet containing problems and exercises that a student may work directly on the pages. 2. A manual containing operating instructions, as for an appliance or machine. 3. and format its design using ParticipantGuide Pro which is included in the package. The program can also automatically extract text for use in PowerPoint slides. The program comes with a well-written instruction manual that contains a tutorial that I completed in about three hours and provided me about 95% of the expertise I needed to run the program. This is a template, not a brain LeaderGuide Pro will not solve every problem faced when designing classroom-based training material. You still need a good understanding of the content and at least some familiarity with instructional design. If you don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. how to create a hands-on exercise or a case study as part of your training, this program will not do it for you. But it will help you create well-designed training materials faster and easier through a simplified process that will lead to incredible results. And because of its well-conceived format, even a novice trainer can facilitate the class using the leader guide. It's a shame that this software is not a stand-alone product and works only with Word. That is the only limitation I can see in this product. You can order a trial demo, which will give you access to the instruction manual and complete software package for up to 10 uses for only $35. The licensing fee is $995, with discounts on the per copy price for volume purchases and for government and nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. . Recommendation Some may balk balk the action of a horse when it refuses to obey a command to which it usually responds. See also jibbing. at the price, but the time saved in the creation of professional, easy-to-use guides is well worth the investment. In the end, those looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a way to simplify and automate the development of consistent training guides should order LeaderGuide Pro immediately. It is that good. Review by John-Paul Morgante Product Ratings LeaderGuide Pro Interface **** Ease of use **** Production quality *** 1/2 Documentation **** Value for the money **** Overall rating **** |
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