Laff, M. (2008). Say Good-bye to the Blame Game. T+D, 62(6), 46-51.

Say Good-bye to the Blame Game is an introduction to HPT for trainers. The author takes the view that HPI is more than a passing fad and is something that is often confused with training. It visits the common misconceptions about HPT and gives multiple examples of how HPT has solved problems for various industries. The common theme running through the article is that good application of HPT does away with the blame game – that is, blaming problems on others instead of finding root cause and resolving the problems.

The article is intended for the learning and design practitioner that may not be familiar with the concepts of HPT. The information is basic and solid. It meets its intended audience’s needs without getting technical. The article would be a great “hand-out” to introduce leaders to the idea of HPT.