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Training in small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises
Vinten, Gerald - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 32 (2000) 1, pp. 9-14
aspects of human resources. The focus here is on the training and development aspects. Evidence from the survey itself and the … detailed case studies is presented. This shows that training is by no means neglected, although it tends to be hands on rather …
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Extending the group: a strategy for virtual team formation
Joy‐Matthews, Jennifer; Gladstone, Bryan - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 32 (2000) 1, pp. 24-29
Discusses the emergence of virtual teams in the current business world. The issues posed by virtuality as opposed to proximity for group members and trainers and developers are raised. The stages of group processes – from formation/socialisation to the adjournment of virtual teams – are...
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Project management – managing tomorrow: a Softlab/Professional Development Team venture
Gunn, Kevin - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 32 (2000) 2, pp. 49-52
the company, both individually and as teams. A three‐year bespoke training programme was then developed to support Softlab …’s long term business strategy of growing and extending its customer base. Softlab’s commitment to this complete training and …
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Modern apprenticeships in football: success or failure?
Monk, Des - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 32 (2000) 2, pp. 52-60
Presents some interim results, by way of an attempt to evaluate the football industry’s Modern Apprenticeship scheme, which was introduced in 1998. Theoretical context is provided by the debate between advocates of human capital theory as opposed to those favouring screening theory. Relevant...
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Emotional intelligence – training people to be affective so they can be effective
Bagshaw, Mike - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 32 (2000) 2, pp. 61-65
appropriate coaching and training.  …
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Businesses profit through people
Eastgate, Maureen - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 32 (2000) 5, pp. 161-163
The year 2000 is the tenth anniversary of Investors in People. The past decade has seen a dramatic change in the business landscape of the UK. Service industries, such as call centres, are replacing a traditional manufacturing base that is facing mounting pressure to remain competitive....
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Intelligent training motivates the HR and payroll teams
Williams, Kellie‐Ann; Lovell, Jane - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 32 (2000) 5, pp. 164-168
IT training has assumed a pivotal role in the corporate world. Yet official bodies such as the Institute of IT Training …
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Networking as a way of gaining business for training consultants
Williams, Teresa - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 32 (2000) 5, pp. 169-173
Training consultants who use networking to gain business can consider a variety of different strategies. There may well … choices include networking with other providers of training, networking with other providers to form a consortium to put in …
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Small company “champions” IiP: disaster restoration firm finds training pays off
Armstrong, Brian - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 32 (2000) 4, pp. 135-138
training are the key to providing a top‐quality operation in the service industries. He describes how, in the absence of any …. With assistance and funding from the local Training and Enterprise Council, the company’s highly successful involvement …
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Evaluating organisational effectiveness
Redshaw, Bernard - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 32 (2000) 7, pp. 245-248
training event. This task is made all the more difficult as organizations often demand that the explanation be given in …
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