Explains the various ways in which actors, drama, and the techniques and exercises used in drama, can work productively within the business sector. Discusses some experiences and results achieved using these methods. Concludes that acting has much to give the commercial sector, and can give it...

Provides a case study of a group process experience for personal growth and career development. A small group of adults meets under the supervision of their leader and co‐leader for the purpose of improving their interpersonal communication, personal growth, and career development perspective....

Describes an executive development initiative in the Kalahari desert run by Operation Raleigh. Aided by a professional management trainer senior UK executives used daily experiences of the safari‐style trip to illustrate real‐life management problems. Concludes that the “quest” provided...

Discusses the relationship between stress and performance. Provides a human function curve of related symptoms. Explains the most common stressors including change. Offers advice on looking after yourself physically and emotionally. Concludes that with well‐thought‐out and planned commitment...

Suggests a self‐development approach to career management. Describes the importance of the exchange of information on employment opportunities between individuals and their employers. Provides a set of careers counselling activities. Concludes that career planning involves trying to make...

Describes a personal experience of the Management Charter Initiative and the Accreditation of Prior Learning course. Notes what benefits accrued, how difficult it was and the help available. Concludes that the MCI meets the needs of managers who have experience without qualification.

Reports some findings from the Developing the Developers report, in particular the high proportion of developers who differentiate training from development, and their reasons for so doing. Identify from the research the top ten approaches that developers see as important for the future. The...

Questions whether current management development programmes do or can have any lasting value. Suggests that many are inappropriately focused, seriously limited in their content and unambitious for their recipients. Argues that management development itself needs to change: clients have a right...

Discusses the issue of management development for top management in Britain. Derives insights from the Anglo‐Japanese management development study at the University of Warwick. Underscores the strategic importance of executive development. Contrasts the “motherhoods” with the reality (and...

Describes and explains the welfare function of a large police authority. Discusses the historical development of police welfare before explaining the present function. The manager describes her own growth and development over a seven year period. Explains the actual work undertaken by police...