Organizational leaders seeking to boost employee motivation and performance should rely on more effective training and development, according to a new book edited by Tricia Mazurowski, Ph.D., program director of the Master of Arts in Psychology.
Dr. Mazurowski
“Training doesn’t have to be boring or tedious,” said Dr. Mazurowski, whose background was in human resources and corporate training prior to coming to Adler University. “Professional development can be fun, interactive, and truly inspire employees to develop new skills, work more collaboratively, and enhance their personal and organizational goals.”
Dr. Mazurowski book, “Enhancing Employee Motivation Through Training and Development,” gives readers — particularly industrial and organizational psychologists, training and development experts, human resources managers, and organizational change management leaders — the necessary tools to shape a new era of organizational effectiveness.
Each contributing chapter author, which includes about a dozen Adler University alums and current students, delves into the intricacies of employee motivation and satisfaction, navigating the web of adult learning theories and styles. They illuminate the path to training and development, decode the dynamics of organizational satisfaction, commitment, and leadership, and uncover the best practices in training design, development, and delivery.
The book equips professional development experts with relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the field of professional development. Its core objective: to empower organizational leaders to design and implement training and development programs that transcend conventional boundaries.
In addition, international experts also contributed to the book, providing perspectives from other cultures and countries on training and development.
The book covers several academic areas including adult learning styles, organizational culture, training and development best practices, and training program evaluation.
“Employees who are motivated are more likely to be committed to their job and to the organization,” said Dr. Mazurowski. “I hope this book can help organizations reduce turnover rates, minimize absenteeism, and enhance team cohesion.”