.../methodology/approach We performed a qualitative study with 15 young, junior and mid-level executives working for organizations in the United Arab Emirates. Based on the transcripts, we conducted a thematic analysis using NVivo software (version 4) and developed the themes and coding categories. Ethical...

... be maximized. While this paper makes the case that FFI is an effective tool for improving the development of employees within organizations, it is important to know that FFI alone is insufficient. This technique should be viewed as part of a broader network of developmental activities taking place within...

...Mario Pansera; Fabien Martinez Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a critical analysis of the innovation discourse, arguing that a more contextualised understanding of the challenges of innovation for development and poverty reduction in low-income economies will help the authors...

... and rising star would all be considered as high contributors and potential leaders that should be given special access to developmental assignments, projects and training. The paper considers the extent to which management and leadership educational programmes prepare participants to become agile high...

... a critical role in raising standards of living, which is, of course, most important in the developing world. More micro research corroborates the link between relevant management education and developmental outcomes. A study using a quasi-experimental design focusses on the impact of a leadership...

...Anna Sutton; Sara Watson Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the utility of an organisation-wide competency framework, linking competency ratings at selection to later development needs and job performance. Design/methodology/approach – Candidates’ scores at a management...

... is that their developmental requirements will be different but at times overlap. Although the chairman is ultimately responsible for developing the board, it is the CEO who should draw up a personal development plan (PDP) for each executive director, taking account of the director's specific needs and the appropriate methods...

...P. Castka; C.J. Bamber; J.M. Sharp This paper discusses teamwork, development of a team‐based organisation and performance measurement issues. This discussion leads to the formulation of a methodology to measure the organisational journey towards a team‐based organisational paradigm. The TEaM model...

... and individuals count heavily on this developmental intervention as a vehicle for improvement. Furthermore, a variety of studies have suggested and illustrated that properly trained and educated leaders can and do have a significant impact on organizational performance. Both organizations and individual managers...

... progress. © MCB UP Limited 2000 Masters of Business Administration Gender Careers Development Benefits As women have moved into the labour market in increasing numbers, many have chosen to equip themselves with an MBA. Women now account for approximately one‐quarter of MBAs...

... not be hierarchically superior to the recipient. This approach, I believe, more closely represents the reality of people’s experiences than perspectives which only focus on a single developmental relationship. I call the broad range of relationships that provide mentoring assistance “developers,” recognizing...

... Management Strategy Development Learning Across the table in a tense team‐building session, the top managers of a major public sector organisation were reviewing a new planning approach. Some saw it as too reactive, too short term and the plan itself as a mere collation of individual projects, i.e...

... is reported. A consideration of the design and delivery issues leads to guidelines for quality assurance for these programmes. These guidelines help overcome the objections raised about client‐based management qualifications. A typology of course‐based management education and development programmes is also...

... technologies being brought together. However, perhaps it is not the assumption of homogeneity in developmental techniques that should be challenged – perhaps it is the viewfinder. The shift to the “structured project life cycle” (Yourdon 1989, p. 88), the “systems development life‐cycle” (Adams et al...

... as the weakest amongst the countries being investigated on a number of skills. The importance of the Asia‐Pacific as a place for international business has grown as the economies of this region expand. This economic development is highlighted by the findings of the 1994 World Competitiveness Report...

...Peter Goodge Analyses the business context of management development in the late 1990s, and presents some surprising survey results on the effectiveness of development methods ‐ results which challenge many of our past assumptions. Describes two central “principles” of effective management...

... towards team‐oriented work environments. Then discusses the impact of these trends in creating challenges for the testing industry – tests will be needed which can be used not only for selecting people, but also for providing diagnostic developmental information (given labour shortages...

.... Ohlott. The centre develops products with practical applications to make research‐based theory useful. Our instruments, questionnaires, and simulations assist individuals and organizations in assessing their strengths and developmental needs. The centre′s well‐known leadership simulation...

... and their philosophies are described. © MCB UP Limited 1989 Africa Development Management training Journal of Management Development 8,5 40 Management Training and its Contribution to Economic Recovery in Africa by Leo Schellekens Institute of Development Management, Botswana Africa has been in economic...

... volume has increased significantly. In this context, it could well be expected that Westpac could have to invest considerable sums in training. The article outlines the company′s approach and examines issues on the funding and organisation of employee training and development. © MCB UP Limited 1989...