Executive Development: Volume 8 Issue 7

Erratum

This article has been withdrawn as it was published elsewhere and accidentally duplicated. The original article can be seen here: 10.1108/09622519410771691. When citing the…

Why do managers need myths?

Brenda Hughes

Review of existing theory defines myth as a potent and powerfulforce, often buried deep in our mindsets, which helps shape our thinkingand consequently our actions and behaviour…

Releasing middle management potential: part 2

Philippa Dixon

Outlines some ideas to help companies create a culture whichsupports middle management development. Ideas are based on researchfindings among privatized companies and other…

Introducing 360‐degree feedback: the benefits and pitfalls

Christopher Rowe

Considers the benefits and pitfalls of 360‐degree feedback –drawing from experiences at British Petroleum (BP) and current thinkingat British Aerospace (BAe), Brough. A…

A local authority management development programme: behavioural versus cognitive development?

Stephen Willcocks, Tony Conway

Evaluates a competence‐based management development programme for apublic sector client. Utilizes qualitative methodology to gather dataabout the impact of the programme on…

A challenge to managers: five ways to improve employee morale

Hampton Hopkins

Discusses employee development opportunities as a method ofimproving employee morale and motivation on the job. The fiveoperational ways to improve employee morale are: social…

Preparing for tomorrow

Neville Benbow

Examines the results of research to establish how leaders viewtheir development, their responsibilities and their succession, togetherwith their vision on social issues. Concludes…