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Chapter 1 The Evolution of the Training Profession

Kevin Oakes

In This Chapter

Learn how the training profession has developed over time.

Understand the roots of training practices in use today.

It is somewhat ironic that the profession of training—which focuses so much on new initiatives and managing change—has never stopped undergoing rather ...

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