...Sandra Watson; Bob Brotherton Focuses on the individual and management development process (MDP) and the importance of training and education as complementary inputs towards the goal of maximizing individual and organizational potential. Develops a two‐dimensional framework, consisting of a skill...

... an example of cascading education throughout the organization to realize this greatest asset. By far the best method of educating everyone is via a cascading education programme led by the HR function. Having developed and implemented several of these programmes, it becomes obvious to me...

... for executive programmes tend increasingly to be specialists in strategy and general management rather than in the functional areas which are often dominated by an academic research agenda. © MCB UP Limited 1996 Business schools Education Human resource management Management development Masters...

... is keen to keep this momentum going by meeting its National Education and Training Targets (NETTs). The revised targets for 2000 (Table I) are impressive,particularly as this means a dynamic evolutionary change within our traditional education and training system. A move from academic,knowledge‐based...

...Ian Cunningham Discusses critically some of the misconceptions of self‐managed learning enshrined in arguments propounded by traditionalist management educators unsympathetic to current trends in strategic learning. Offers a rationale for extending strategic approaches to learning in terms...

...Michael Quayle Establishes the level, range and scope of current management education,training and development (METD) activity in small and medium‐sized enterprises and identifies good practice and assesses barriers to METD including issues of provision, access and cost. Seeks to identify practical...

... of workshop designs, exercises, questionnaires and diagnostic instruments,are structured around ten key actions, and illustrates their successful employment by recounting the experiences of an insurance company. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Education Employees Learning Learning organizations...

... process but an integral part of competence‐based assessment,political pressures exist to shift vocational curricula to an outcome‐based assessment model, with these new forms of competence‐based qualifications leading, rather than following, education and training. This means that business schools...

..., “and it is amazing how much work can be done on business problems through this means.” © MCB UP Limited 1994 Business schools Education Managers Management Management development Training The first worldwide Sloan Fellowship Programme started in 1931 and the one at London Business School...

... aimed at a specified number of employers and employees. Outlines the process and composition of this framework. Suggests that NVQs will only take off if incorporated into the appraisal review system of an organization. © MCB UP Limited 1993 Education Employees Employers Industry...

.... © MCB UP Limited 1993 Career development Education Learning Mentoring ...

...Roy Newey Presents the author′s examination of the way in which, without formal education, he built up a multi‐million pound business employing over 100 staff, and then sold it to take up something which he wished to do, namely, further his education via TEC, NVQs and the MCI level 4 and 5. Further...

...David Grayson It is estimated that by the year 2000, 40 per cent of all the UK workforce will require first degree level of education as a minimum. Examines the role of Corporate Community Involvement (CCI), a strategic management tool, and highlights several case examples. © MCB UP Limited 1993...

... 1993 Education Performance appraisal Retailing Training United Kingdom ...

... Changes in education and training are geared to get the UK economy fit and to put it at the forefront of international competition. Managers have to spearhead that campaign. After all, their primary role is to ensure that those they manage are able to deliver the quality products customers need...

... 1992 Education Employee attitudes Employers Trade Unions ...

...Joan Bates Following on from the Government′s White Papers, discusses major educational issues involving the London universities, polytechnics and further education colleges. Examines these reforms and advantages are seen to be many, including greater flexibility and co‐operation. London University...