Be sure to bookmark this page so you can return to it any time you\u2019re stumped for answers or looking for something new to read.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d like to recommend your favorite book or one that changed the way you plan your training, we encourage you to <\/a>leave it in a comment below. After all, what is modern learning without collaboration?<\/p>\n In this newly added section, we\u2019ve put some more books that you\u2019ll find inspiring. The books presented below cover a wide range of topics: from how to transform the ways managers uncover and put employees\u2019 hidden talents to good use, to applying neuroscience to training.<\/p>\n However, they all have one thing in common: their authors aspire to bring a fresh approach to organizational change.<\/p>\n It\u2019s time to learn about the different \u201ctypes\u201d of managers. Who performs better?<\/p>\n Backed by a global study of 9,000 people (by analysts at the Gartner firm), the authors identify managers who act as \u201cteacher managers\u201d, \u201ccheerleader managers\u201d, \u201calways-on managers\u201d, and \u201cconnector managers\u201d. The last category has the most wanted ability: to build successful cross-functional teams. That\u2019s why the authors put \u201cconnector managers\u201d under their microscope.<\/p>\n This upcoming book is a must-have for those who want to improve internal communication and learn how to be \u201cconnector managers\u201d. It\u2019s ideal for those who aspire to build bridges across functions and departments.<\/p>\n Find it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This book is a practical guide that applies neuroscience to the world of learning and development. It\u2019s that simple.<\/p>\n So, if you\u2019re looking to advance your career as an L&D professional, Collins takes the lead. She illustrates scientific and psychological insights, deepening your understanding of learning and development.<\/p>\n A much-needed book for every learning professional who aspires to distill innovative training and learning within an organization.<\/p>\n Get it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As children, we\u2019re brimming with imagination. But when we enter adult life, we\u2019re pushed to narrow down our competencies. And going down the path of our hidden talents isn\u2019t easy.<\/p>\n This upcoming book shares insightful knowledge regarding methods you can use to unlock employees\u2019 hidden talents.<\/p>\n By depicting stories from their long-standing consulting experience, the authors convince you that there\u2019s a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.<\/p>\n Readers have found it \u201cthought provoking\u201d and \u201cinspiring\u201d.<\/p>\n An easy-to-read book that can help you boost employees\u2019 performance and cultivate much needed leadership skills.<\/p>\n Get it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Recommended by Anna Sabramowicz<\/a>, L&D expert, Founder of Scenario Design Secrets.<\/em><\/p>\n Little introduction is needed for L. Dee Fink, a leading figure in instructional design with over thirty years of experience. Here<\/a>, you can see the author interviewed by Anna Sabramowicz, sharing insightful knowledge and tips regarding his unique design approach.<\/p>\n His book is a must-have for anyone who wants to design a relevant learning experience. And, with lifelong learning gaining ground, it can certainly be applied outside academia.<\/p>\n You can find it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n When you think of inclusive and diverse workplaces, what crosses your mind first? Welcome parties? Flexible maternity and paternity leave policies? Effective onboarding?<\/p>\n Of course, all of the above are practices that secure inclusion and diversity. But are they enough?<\/p>\n Brown\u2019s book is an important contribution to the long-standing workplace debate. Her book gives you a set of four developmental stages to radically change your workplace culture.<\/p>\n A guidebook everyone should read; from the CEO to the last hire.<\/p>\n Get it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In a rapidly changing and constantly evolving world of work, organizations need to adapt faster than light. And becoming agile represents one of the toughest challenges in a contemporary business organization.<\/p>\n Neil Perkin\u2019s book is all about helping you to become an agent of change in your company.<\/p>\n Its most valuable contribution is that it offers tips and practical advice that can be adopted across departments and functions.<\/p>\n In the age of digital disruption, there is no time like the present.<\/p>\n Are you ready?<\/p>\n You can find it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How can you attract and retain the best talent? How can you build a compelling organizational culture? And how can you turn your employees into brand ambassadors?<\/p>\n Turner has a long-standing career in the restaurant business. And, according to her, if you had to choose one business element to invest in, it should definitely be your human capital.<\/p>\n Turner\u2019s upcoming book shares insightful knowledge and good organizational practices, helping you realize that keeping your internal clients happy equals the creation of appealing customer experiences.<\/p>\n Get it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As we were putting this list together, we reached out to a few instructional designers and chief learning officers and asked them one question, \u201cWould you recommend one book that every learning professional should absolutely read?\u201d<\/p>\n Here, you\u2019ll find a list of four books approved and recommended by five of your peers.<\/p>\n This is the book you\u2019ll want to keep on your desk and refer to when you\u2019ve run out of juice or need a helping hand.<\/p>\n Tricia Emerson<\/a> and Mary Stewart have collated their decades of experience into two-hundred pages and twenty-seven bite-sized chapters that cover four fundamentals of training: the basics, the medium (i.e., \u201cPowerpoint is not training\u201d), engagement and performance.<\/p>\n Other reviewers have called it, \u201ca must\u201d, \u201cnot the same old training book\u201d, and \u201ca tiny book with a big impact\u201d.<\/p>\n Buy it<\/strong><\/a>, and you won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If we were to summarize training into a sound bite, it would be close to something like, \u201cIt\u2019s about mastery, stupid<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n Anders Ericsson has spent his career studying experts in a variety of fields. From chess champions, star athletes to entrepreneurs and brain surgeons, Ericsson has searched to find the common themes that bind them together.<\/p>\n In this book, he reveals all he has learned. His premise is relatively simple: \u201cdeliberate practice makes perfect\u201d. Ericsson goes on to explain, step-by-step, how anyone can become an expert.<\/p>\n Seth Godin has called it a \u201c… breakthrough, a lyrical, powerful, science-based narrative that actually shows us how to get better (much better) at the things we care about\u201d.<\/p>\n And ordinary Amazon reviewers have said, \u201cThis book is remarkably straightforward and pragmatic. And it is based on more than forty years of research into dozens of different types of performance\u201d, \u201ca life-changing book\u201d, and \u201cthe most important book I have ever read\u201d.<\/p>\n Add this one<\/strong><\/a> to your library, pronto.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yes, you read that right. Not one, but two experts recommended this book. Irene Boland explained her choice by saying that, \u201cLearning design and development should have its roots in science\u201d.<\/p>\n She\u2019s right. Now it\u2019s in the third edition, e-Learning and the Science of Instruction<\/em> is a manual for designing effective online courses. Richard Mayer and Ruth Clark use evidence-based findings to show how (and why) it\u2019s so important to ensure that the technology you use meets the psychological learning needs of your learners.<\/p>\n As eLearning continues to become more and more ubiquitous, instructional designers and anyone designing online courses in the corporate world needs to read this book. Includes best practices for how to use visuals, audio, and text in your content; design examples and exercises; and an evaluation of simulations and games that are relevant to learning goals.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not called \u201cthe bible<\/em>\u201d of instructional designers for nothing.<\/p>\n Get it here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This book is also considered a \u201cbible\u201d of sorts. It offers clear and practical guidance as well as detailed case studies to help you develop effective social game-based learning solutions. Michael Sutton says, \u201cThe Appendices alone are worth the price of the text\u201d.<\/p>\n Indeed, you\u2019ll get valuable resources like principles of team-based learning design, as well as different models for building business simulations.<\/p>\n Thompson has done a tremendous service by penning this book. It offers a step-by-step roadmap for those wanting to try incorporating games into their training. But well-versed practitioners will also find particularly useful as a reference or even as an idea sparker.<\/p>\n <\/a>You can get it here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Which comes first? Learning or teaching? Teaching or learning? Thankfully, this is nothing like the classic chicken and egg problem. Learning always comes first. Before you settle down to training your employees<\/strong><\/a>, you first have to know how adults learn. The books in this category will help you with that.<\/p>\n Known as the Father of Andragogy (that\u2019s the scientific term for adult learning), Malcolm Knowles\u2019 The Adult Learner<\/em> is an indispensable, if not easy, read.<\/p>\n Any instructional designer or corporate trainer worth their salt should have this book on their bookshelf. Because you might read it from cover to cover just once, but you\u2019ll also dip into it, time and time again, to refresh your memory.<\/p>\n First published in 1973, the 8th edition now includes thoughts on information technology and how new research in neuroscience applies to adult learning.<\/p>\n Reviewers have called it \u201cvery informative\u201d, a \u201cgreat introduction\u201d, and \u201cThe standard in HRD adult learning\u201d.<\/p>\n Get it here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Warning: This is a textbook. One that you\u2019ll find on most required reading lists. But it makes it on those lists for a reason.<\/p>\n The crisply written Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice<\/em> covers all the fundamentals. From traditional learning theories and motivation learning to how the digital age has changed adult learning.<\/p>\n Victoria Marsick, a professor of adult and organizational learning at Teacher\u2019s College of Columbia University calls it \u201cone-stop shopping for foundational insights into how adults learn\u201d.<\/p>\n Can’t get better than that. You’ll find it here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Published in 2015, How We Learn<\/em> is a compelling tome on the latest research in learning theory and cognitive psychology.<\/p>\n Written in story form, any educator, trainer, or learner, will find it easy to understand. Carey begins with the claim that most of our instincts about learning are misplaced, incomplete, or flat-out wrong. Yikes!<\/p>\n So begins a rich history of the science of learning and development packed with counter-intuitive ideas and flipping everything you thought you knew about learning on its head making it a must-read for anyone connected to learning or education. (i.e., everyone!)<\/p>\n Other readers have called it \u201ca revelation\u201d, \u201cpractical, engaging, fun, and interesting\u201d, and \u201ca welcome rejoinder to the faddish notion that learning is all about the hours put in\u201d.<\/p>\n Put it on your wishlist now<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although written for academic settings, the ideas discussed in this book can absolutely apply to the corporate world of training and development. Primarily, if your organization\u2019s learners aren\u2019t using their training in their work.<\/p>\n In Make It Stick<\/em> novelist Peter Brown spins a compelling narrative with the help of cognitive scientists Henry Roediger and Mark McDaniel to, well, show you how knowledge sticks.<\/p>\n As unputdownable as a psychological thriller, but far more useful Make It Stick<\/em> explains the human brain, how we learn and gives practical advice on how to put these evidence-backed ideas into practice.<\/p>\n Readers have said, \u201cit\u2019s packed with big ideas\u201d, \u201cfound myself feeling empowered and excited to learn every time I picked up this book while reading it\u201d, and \u201cFar and away the best book on study, learning and teaching techniques on the market today\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/a>Get excited about learning again by finding Make It Stick<\/em> here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now that we\u2019ve covered the learning part let\u2019s get to teaching. Or training, in our case. These are books that will feel too far if you put them in your library. Instead, they belong in a prime position on your desk.<\/p>\n Telling Ain\u2019t Training<\/em> is the go-to guide to improving your training and keeping it learner-focused. With eighty years of combined experience, Stolovitch and Keeps don\u2019t only tell you the \u201cwhy\u201d but the \u201chow to\u201d.<\/p>\n Highly engaging and, dare I say it, fun to read, Telling Ain\u2019t Training<\/em> will change the way you approach planning your next training program. In fact, read this on a Monday night, and you\u2019ll probably be adding exercises in one of your courses by Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n Readers have called it \u201can eye-opener\u201d, \u201ca masterpiece\u201d, and \u201cmy guide for years to come\u201d.<\/p>\n Sounds amazing, right? Get it here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re transitioning from classroom training to online training, you don\u2019t just want this book, you need this book.<\/p>\n While written primarily for teachers in academic settings, anyone just starting out in training and development will still find this guide incredibly useful.<\/p>\n Instead of organizing the book by topic, Boettcher and Conrad organized the book by where your learners are in a course. Whether you want to take a strictly online approach or a blended learning approach, The Online Teaching Survival Guide<\/em> is packed with tips to inspire better training and ultimately, better learning.<\/p>\n Readers have called it \u201can online teaching bible\u201d, \u201ca great usable book for professional development\u201d and \u201ca classic\u201d.<\/p>\n Find it here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019ve never come across one of Elaine Biech\u2019s books, you\u2019ve been missing out. Because Elaine is the Stephen King of the training industry. She has written and edited fifty books in her thirty plus years in training and consulting private organizations, government, and nonprofits.<\/p>\n In The Art and Science of Training<\/em>, Elaine jumps straight into the challenges that trainers face through the lens of science (how we learn) and art (making training creative and engaging).<\/p>\n Each chapter is titled after a question you have probably asked yourself. For example, Chapter 9, \u201cHow can you guarantee transfer of learning to the workplace?\u201d is as practical as it gets.<\/p>\n Anyone struggling with proving to the C-suite that your role in the organization is fundamental and useful should flip to Chapter 11 \u201cWhy bother with evaluation and assessment?\u201d first.<\/p>\n <\/a>Get it here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Instructional design is a massive subject in its own right. These six books are some of the most popular ones out there. Read at your own risk because you\u2019ll want to put everything you learn into practice immediately.<\/p>\n In Design for How People Learn<\/em>, Dirksen has accomplished quite a feat. She has written arguably the most fun book on instructional design.<\/p>\n Yet, it\u2019s still a comprehensive and super practical account of all you need to get started designing courses for adult learners in a corporate setting. The main takeaway is that there are different ways to create courses, depending on the goal, e.g., design for knowledge, design for skills, design for motivation and habits.<\/p>\n And, it\u2019s filled with quotes you\u2019ll want to jot down on a post-it and stick to your screen.<\/p>\n Readers have said it’s “spot on”, “one of the most concise, readable books on instructional design that I’ve ever read”, and “on my third re-reading of the book, keep finding new and useful information”.<\/p>\n Get it here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re less of a cook and more of a baker ( i.e., need to follow instructions to the T) you will appreciate this book by Vai and Sosulski. It\u2019s packed with guidelines, best practices, and checklists for you to design a course without always wondering if you\u2019re doing it right.<\/p>\n Pro-tip: Chapter Four aka Visual Design Basics is worth the price of admission alone.<\/p>\n Readers have called it, \u201ca truly essential read\u201d, \u201ca great investment\u201d, and \u201ccompact yet complete\u201d.<\/p>\n Complete your training library by getting it from here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Guila Muir\u2019s aim seems simple: to turn subject matter experts into unforgettable trainers. But we all know this is easier said than done.<\/p>\n In Instructional Design that Soars<\/em> though, Muir\u2019s down-to-earth tone and clear approach make it more than likely that you\u2019ll be inspired to give it a go. Using a \u201ckite\u201d as a metaphor, she breaks down course design into easy and doable chunks.<\/p>\n Readers have said, \u201c[it\u2019s] a straightforward approach\u201d, \u201da great book for a new and busy trainer\u201d and \u201chas improved my workshops and participants satisfaction, engagement, and retention\u201d.<\/p>\n Find it here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It\u2019s standard in the day-to-day of learning and development to lose your energy and often your focus. This book will remind you that your profession is anything but unimportant. You are helping people grow \u2013 and that is a noble, worthy pursuit.<\/p>\n In Brilliance by Design<\/em>, Dr. Vicki Halsey has written one of the most practical and disruptive books on the market. Her central thesis is that content doesn\u2019t matter as much as the delivery. Knowns as the 70\/30 rule, where you should be spending 70% of your time on how<\/em> you teach and only 30% of your time on what<\/em> you\u2019re teaching.<\/p>\n How do you do that? With Halsey\u2019s ENGAGE model.<\/p>\n Reviewers have called it, \u201cunmatched in the arena of adult learning\u201d, \u201cbrilliant\u201d and \u201ca recipe for amazing training\u201d.<\/p>\n Improve your training by picking up a copy from here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Put you ADDIEs down. It\u2019s not the only way to train. According to this academic-favorite textbook, there\u2019s another way.<\/p>\n In Training and Development: Communicating for Success<\/em>, Steven Beebe, Timothy Mottet and K. David Roach take a needs-centered approach to training. With clear and engaging writing, they set out a step-by-step guide to planning, developing and implementing training programs with the learner at the core. Ideal for students and future trainers.<\/p>\n Reviewers have said \u201cI\u2019ll be referring to this book for years to come\u201d, \u201dA training and development manual for life\u201d, and \u201cincredibly useful\u201d.<\/p>\n Find it here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Connie Malamed aka The eLearning coach<\/strong><\/a> has been called \u201cthe trainer\u2019s trainer\u201d. This high praise is well-deserved as she offers so much to the eLearning community through her blog, her podcast, her workshops and even Twitter.<\/p>\n But it\u2019s her book Visual Design Solutions<\/em> where she flexes her eLearning chops. Most online courses are visual. And sure, you could haphazardly put together a course, cross your fingers and hope for the best.<\/p>\n Or you should keep this book close to you. Malamed expertly shares the basics (and not so basic) principles of visual design. And then links these principles to their impact on the learning process. There are tons of visual examples so you can understand what she means about the importance of whitespace, hierarchies, and typography.<\/p>\n Other readers have said, \u201c[it\u2019s] an easy to use, go-to reference”, \u201dI was able to make immediate connections between the ideas in the book and my projects\u201d, and \u201ceasy to apply lessons, concepts, and examples”.<\/p>\n <\/a>Get it here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Twenty-nine percent<\/strong><\/a> of training hours are delivered by computer-based technology. Now, I\u2019m not psychic, but this means that you are currently or will be using learning software soon. These books will make that process so much smoother.<\/p>\n In Learning Technologies in the Workplace: How to Successfully Implement Learning Technologies in Organizations<\/em>, Donald Taylor does exactly that. He answers the often ignored question, \u201cHow can I integrate tech learning tools into my organization successfully?\u201d<\/p>\n Drawing on the experiences of other learning professionals, Taylor provides real-world examples to show the best practices in implementing learning technology. Spoiler alert: It\u2019s not the tech that matters as much as the people.<\/p>\n Readers have said, \u201cThis book could save you time, money and a lot of embarrassment\u201d, \u201cIt\u2019s readable, insightful and useful\u201d and \u201cThe Learning Technologies book we have all been waiting for\u201d.<\/p>\n Save yourself the embarrassment and get it here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n One thing you learn when you\u2019re part of a team that builds learning management systems (LMS) is that too often, organizations choose an LMS only to find out much later that it doesn’t quite suit their needs. The result? Another long search for a new LMS and extra costs.<\/p>\n Katrina Baker\u2019s LMS Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to Learning Management System Administration<\/em> doesn\u2019t only hand you the right questions to ask as you choose your learning platform (the tech side) but also provides excellent advice on administration (the people side). Like, how to assemble and manage a system administrator team, and introduce the system to employees and leadership, and tons more.<\/p>\n Usually, you get this level of knowledge only with the benefit of hindsight.<\/p>\n Other readers have called it, \u201can amazing resource and guide\u201d, \u201cinformative and amusing\u201d, \u201cfantastic\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/a>Buy this<\/strong> book<\/strong><\/a> before you choose an LMS.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Like democracy, blended learning is the best thing we currently have. But it\u2019s easy to avoid live, instructor-led training when you\u2019ve had poor experiences. No fear! These four books cover everything you\u2019ve been afraid to ask about delivering engaging and effective live online learning.<\/p>\n \u201cGive a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime\u201d. This is why Laborie and Stone\u2019s book is so important. Not only do you get fifty plus tried-and-tested activities to use in your webinars, but you also get tips on how to use these same activities as inspiration to create your own.<\/p>\n What I love about this book is that the chapters are organized in the same way a webinar is arranged, i.e., the welcome, breaking the ice, the closer. This makes it simple to dip into the book when you need some help with specific sections of your webinar.<\/p>\n Other readers have called it \u201can oasis of engagement ideas and tools\u201d, \u201ca must-have reference guide for new virtual trainers\u201d, and \u201clike a cookbook for the online trainer\u201d.<\/p>\nNew additions<\/h2>\n
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The Connector Manager: Why Some Leaders Build Exceptional Talent – and Others Don’t<\/em> by Jaime Roca and Sari Wilde<\/h3>\n![\"Neuroscience](\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Neuroscience-for-learning-and-development.png\")
Neuroscience for Learning and Development: How to Apply Neuroscience and Psychology for Improved Learning and Training<\/em> by Stella Collins<\/h3>\n![\"Hidden](\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hidden-talents-1.jpg\")
Hidden Talents: Practical Tools and Inspirational Stories to Unleash Higher Levels of Leadership Performance<\/em> by Maryanne DiMarzo, Amy Acker, and Rodica Ceslov<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n
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Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses<\/em> by L. Dee Fink<\/h3>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/how-to-be-an-inclusive-leader-1.jpg\")
How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive<\/em> by Jennifer Brown<\/h3>\n![\"Agile](\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/agile-transformation-1.jpg\")
Agile Transformation: Structures, Processes and Mindsets for the Digital Age<\/em> by Neil Perkin<\/h3>\n![\"Bet](\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bet-on-talent-1.jpg\")
Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture That Wins the Hearts of Customers<\/em> by Dee Ann Turner (author) and Patrick Lencioni (foreword)<\/h3>\nBooks recommended by training experts<\/h2>\n
The Learning and Development Book<\/em> by Tricia Emerson and Mary Stewart<\/h3>\n
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Recommended by<\/span> Suzanne Rasmussen<\/a>, Instructional Designer, Manufacturing Operations at Tesla<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nPeak: Secrets from the new science of expertise<\/em> by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool<\/h3>\n
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\nRecommended by<\/span> Kiko Doran<\/a>,<\/span><\/em> Instructional Designer<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\ne-Learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning<\/em> by Richard E. Mayer, Ruth C. Clark<\/h3>\n
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Recommended by<\/span> Adam Hain<\/a>, Instructional Designer at Apple<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
\n&<\/span> Irene T. Boland<\/a>, Chief Learning Officer at Learning Development Institute<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nA Systematic Guide To Game-based Learning In Organizational Teams: Transform Performance Through Experiential Learning, Social Learning and Team Dynamics<\/em> by Ken Thompson<\/h3>\n
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Recommended by<\/span> Michael Sutton<\/a>, Ph.D., Chief Game-Based-Learning Officer at\u00a0Funification<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nLearning books<\/h2>\n
The Adult Learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development<\/em>
\nby Malcolm S. Knowles, Elwood F. Holton III, and Richard A. Swanson<\/h3>\n![\"48](\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/the_adult_learner.jpg\")
<\/p>\nAdult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice<\/em> by Sharan B. Merriam and Laura L. Bierema<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nHow We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why It Happens<\/em> by Benedict Carey<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nMake It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning<\/em> by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nCorporate training books<\/h2>\n
Telling Ain’t Training: Updated, Expanded, Enhanced<\/em> by Harold D. Stolovitch and Erica J. Keeps<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Online Teaching Survival Guide: Simple and Practical Pedagogical Tips<\/em> by Judith V. Boettcher and Rita-Marie Conrad<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Art and Science of Training<\/em> by Elaine Biech<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nInstructional design books<\/h2>\n
Design for How People Learn<\/em> by Julie Dirksen<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nEssentials of Online Course Design: A Standards-Based Guide<\/em> by Marjorie Vai and Kristen Sosulski<\/h3>\n
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Instructional Design that Soars: Shaping What You Know Into Classes That Inspire<\/em> by Guila Muir<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nBrilliance by Design: Creating Learning Experiences That Connect, Inspire, and Engage<\/em> by Vicki Halsey<\/h3>\n
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Training and Development: Communicating for Success<\/em> by Steven A. Beebe, Timothy P. Mottet, and K. David Roach<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nVisual Design Solutions: Principles and Creative Inspiration for Learning Professionals<\/em> by Connie Malamed<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nLearning technology books<\/h2>\n
Learning Technologies in the Workplace: How to Successfully Implement Learning Technologies in Organizations<\/em> by Donald H. Taylor<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nLMS Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to Learning Management System Administration<\/em> by Katrina Baker<\/h3>\n
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Interact and Engage!: 50+ Activities for Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars<\/em> by Kassy Laborie and Tom Stone<\/h3>\n
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