Management Development Review: Volume 6 Issue 1
Table of contents
MANAGEMENT AND THE MCI FIT
Changes in education and training are geared to get the UK economyfit and to put it at the forefront of international competition.Managers have to spearhead that campaign. After…
GAPS IN CORPORATE TRANSFORMATION
Colin Coulson‐ThomasToday′s managers have an unprecedented opportunity to transform thecapacity of companies, harness the talents of people and deliver valueto customers. Managerial productivity…
DEVELOPING MANAGERS FOR THE EUROPEAN MARKET
Michael OsbaldestonAcross Europe organizations in industry and education are grapplingwith the problem of identifying and developing the “competentinternational manager” who has the skills and…
LEARNING FROM COLLEAGUES, CUSTOMERS AND COMPETITORS
Charles MargerisonLearning from others must be planned in such a way that there ismaximum co‐operation and goodwill. Managers will, no doubt have to makepresentations to their colleagues and…
THE OFFSHORE FOCUS: MANAGEMENT QUALITY, SAFETY AND PEOPLE
John GriffithsThe UK’s North Sea offshore industry has had a traumatic five yearsfrom cycles of reduced demand and volatile oil prices to seriousaccidents on platforms and helicopter flights…
EFFECTIVE TEAMS AT WORK
Stephen KellettTeam management strategy will become an increasingly importantconcern for organizations as they change to or increase the number ofteams in their structures. The role of the team…
CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Laurie CapleThe management of change in a high profile public service with morethan its fair share of political influences, demonstrates the scale ofchange possible, given a clear strategy…
INVESTING IN PEOPLE AT SAINSBURY’S
Judith EvansA significant emphasis on investing in people by training anddevelopment, plus the use of job sharing, nursery provision andpart‐time working which ensures a high, staff retention…
LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR THE NORTH‐EAST
Stephen KingThe concept of creating a dynamic self‐help, multi‐interestpartnership of employers, training and HR professionals, andeducationalists which share best practice and develops a…