Pfeiffer Introduces Downloads For Immediate Access to Training and Human Resource Materials

Electronic content includes valuable resources and exercises taken from leading published works

San Francisco, Calif. -- Pfeiffer, an imprint of Wiley (NYSE:JWa) (NYSE:JWb), today announced electronic downloads of training and human resource materials available exclusively at Pfeiffer.com. The downloads, which complement an existing array of resources available at the publishers Web site, consist of training and HR resources, games, and exercises compiled from leading published works.

Pfeiffer introduced the downloads to provide a convenient alternative for training and HR professionals in need of immediate solutions to enhance their curriculum. The downloads, priced from $10 to $25, also benefit those who want specific material contained within larger, more comprehensive resource materials.

Pfeiffers electric downloads are the perfect solution for training and HR professionals on the road who need access to an immediate, inexpensive solution to augment their course material," said Jeanenne Ray, marketing manager for Pfeiffer. Weve assembled a wide range of extremely helpful resources, assessments, games and exercises to choose from, all of which are sure to add value to just about any program."

The downloads include such titles as KNOWU Cards," an exercise from 101 Great Games and Activities, by Arthur B. VanGundy, that provides practice in making persuasive presentations and allows participants to analyze, in depth, the factors that determine successful influencing. Another download, The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership", is adopted from The Leadership Challenge, the widely popular book written by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner. The 16-page download is ideal for leaders with limited time and budget and provides a concise overview of Kouzes and Posners model and overall thoughts on leadership.

Pfeiffer offers content in an array of formats, from fieldbooks for the practitioner to complete, ready-to-use training packages that support group learning. Core topics include leadership and management, communication and presentation, coaching and mentoring, training and development, e-learning, teams and collaboration, strategic planning and human resources, and consulting.

About Pfeiffer

Pfeiffer serves the professional development and hands-on resource needs of training and human resource practitioners and gives them products to do their jobs better. We deliver proven ideas and solutions from experts in HR development and HR management, and we offer effective and customizable tools to improve workplace performance. From novice to seasoned professional, Pfeiffer is the source you can trust to make yourself and your organization more successful.