Management Development Review: Volume 6 Issue 4
Table of contents
HOW EXTERNAL MENTORING OPERATES
Terry BatesExamines training by external mentors and its effects on managementeducation. Suggests that it is complementary and supportive of all othertraining methods, since it encourages…
CAREER CHOICES AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
Charles MargerisonExamines experiences of managers and how this affects employeetraining and development. Highlights key factors thought by managers tobe important in achieving success and also the…
STORY TELLING IN TRAINING
Adrian SpoonerExamines the importance of story telling in the field of training.Presents qualities of a story which make it work. Suggests that as longas the story is about something with which…
BUSINESS BENEFITS OF MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
Stephen KingReports on organizations who still find time and money, despite therecession, to invest in management training, especially that connectedwith the Management Charter Initiative…
CULTURAL CHANGE ON THE BUSES
John GriffithsReports on the changes in bus and coach services in the UnitedKingdom, owing to the Transport Act of 1986, which brought aboutderegulation. Examines several cases across the…
BECOMING A GREAT MANAGER
Gerard M. BlairExamines process of management development. Highlights basic skillsfor managing a small team. Gives guidelines for becoming a great managerwhich include “flexibility” and…
PEOPLE INVESTMENTS AND RESULTS
Stephen KingExplores two different methods of implementing the Investors inPeople standards at Prospect Foods and Birds Eye Walls. ComparesProspect Foods′ Group Operational Plan (GOP)…
MEASURING PAYBACK FROM HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Andrew KellyReports on how the Human Resource (HR) professional can provehis/her input towards the bottom line of the company a subject whichundermines their credibility on the management…
DEVELOPMENT NEEDS ANALYSIS IN LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Rosemary Gibson, Sally WatsonPoints out that it is difficult to work learning directly with anorganization′s strategic goals and needs. Reports on Scotland′s CentralRegional Council′s approach which suggests…
MANAGING RESISTANCE TO CHANGE
Carol O′ConnorReports on resistance to change among staff within an organizationand the subsequent problems for managers. Examines causes of resistanceand categories of behaviour related to it…