Someone interested in Communication Training and Development ought to have answers to the following questions. This independent study should prepare you to answer them. As the semester progresses you will find many of the answers in the Arnold and McClure text, however, you should take initiative to interview UK communication faculty (who are actively engaged in consulting and communication training and development) and professionals in the community who are with consulting firms. You will submit answers to these questions in a final paper which will be due August 2, 2001.

• Describe Training and Development (T&D) as one of the Human Resource Areas.
• Describe the relationships between communication and T&D.
• What are the crucial skills needed by a trainer?
• How can someone doing T&D keep current in terms of T&D issues and resources?
• How would you define communication competence? What is the implication of your definition for T&D?
• What should someone in T&D know about communication apprehension?
• What are the issues a trainer should consider when doing a needs assessment?
• What does someone in T&D need to know about the adult learner?
• What are the important principles for the design of training programs?
• What are the important principles for conducting training programs?
• What are the important principles for starting a workshop?
• Describe how you might use EDIT or DEAL in a workshop.
• What do you consider the most useful instructional strategies for T&D?
• What should someone in T&D know about dealing with problem participants?
• Describe the functions a computer can serve for individuals in T&D.
• What issues should a trainer consider when doing program evaluation?
• Compare and contrast needs assessments and program evaluations.
• What is the future of communication training and development?
• What are the ethical issues most relevant to individuals engaged in T&D?
• What issues should one consider when setting up a consulting business? How would one establish a consulting business in Lexington (Fayette County)?
• Arnold and McClure are working on an updated edition of Communication Training and Development and want your advice on additions, deletions, and/or changes. What will you tell them?
• What should trainers know about "transfer of training?" What are the responsibilities of the trainer, the participants, and management before, during, and after the training?
• Who is doing the majority of communication training and development in Lexington (Fayette County) and the surrounding counties?
• What are the primary training topics in Lexington (Fayette County) and the surrounding counties?
• What question should be on this list and isn't?