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MONTGOMERY VAN WART is director, advanced public executive program, school of public affairs, Arizona State University. N. JOSEPH CAYER is director and professor, school of public affairs, Arizona State University. STEVE COOK is a civilian personnel manager in the U.S. Department of the Army.

Part One: Understanding Human Resource Development and Its Role in the Public Sector
1. Human Resource Development in the Public Sector: Expanding in Scope and Significance
2. The Varieties of Training and Development
3. Organizational Systems for Human Resource Development in Government Agencies
Part Two: Designing Effective Training and Development Programs
4. Analyzing Training Needs: Individual, Group, and Strategic Approaches
5. Gaining Organizational Support for Training and Development Programs
6. Designing Training and Development Programs: Key Factors
7. Developing Effective Curricula and Lesson Plans
Part Three: A Guide to Instructional Methods
8. How Adults Learn: Practical Lessons from Research and Theory
9. Lecture and Discussion Methods
10. Printed Materials and Practice and Feedback Techniques
11. Behavior-Shaping and Technology-Based Methods
Part Four: Conducting and Evaluating Programs
12. Conducting Training Programs: Practical Strategies and Tips
13. Evaluating Training Programs
14. Major TrAnds in Public Sector Training