[(Accelerated Expertise : Training for High Proficiency in a Complex World)] [By (author) Robert R. Hoffman ] published on (August, 2013)

Well written and practical. Many excellent ideas and thoughts, however prior knowledge of concepts such as recognition primed decision-making is necessary to fully appreciate the content.

The authors are all leaders in the field of expertise and training research, and they have written a comprehensive account of the different facets of achieving expertise more quickly. Their book is an essential contribution for any researcher or practitioner involved in skill development. In my own work, I find myself reaching for this volume several times a week, grateful to have it on my shelves.

A refreshing look at ways to accelerate learning, moving from novice to expert in less time. Reducing the generally accepted 10,000 hours required to obtain expertise, the authors present multiple ways to “rapidize” learning.