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TrainingZONE Insider - Issue 29
Wednesday 28 July 2004
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********** THIS WEEK'S TOPICS ***** THIS WEEK'S TOPICS ******
1 Leadership Development Model
2 Psychometrics Beginners Guide
3 Selecting the Right Coach
4 Resources: Training Needs Analysis
5 Survey: Training Venues 2004
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Any Answers Answered
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This week members have shared advice and best practice on:
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Tips and hints for a beginner's guide to psychometrics.
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Key performance indicators for training managers.
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Resources
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Training Needs Analysis Toolkit
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This best selling Training Needs Analysis Toolkit enables you to
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How Did I Get Here?
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Survey
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Your last chance to nominate your favourite venue in our Training
Venues 2004 survey.
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New Members
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This week TrainingZONE welcomes new members from organisations
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Events
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