Describes the training programme set up by Allrich, Inc. a highly successful manufacturing firm. The aim was to set up … a training model which was sufficiently flexible to accommodate the needs of all individuals in the organization. It was … define what his or her training programme would be like and to be responsible for organizing it. Identifies the advantage of …

the competences required by managers and staff at all levels, which, in turn, changed the emphasis in terms of training …

The use of self‐development activities as alternatives to traditional course‐based training and management development …

responding. Examines innovation and creativity, and how education, training and other aspects of Ireland’s economy are impinging … on these prerequisites for success. Investigates the level of flexibility in Irish attitudes, work practices and systems …. Outlines the critical requirements of “learning for change” implicit in this new era, and discusses how Ireland’s training …

The traditional view is that live training is the only suitable means of delivering sales and management training … programmes even more effective. Principal advantages of distance learning are flexibility, cost savings, more efficient use of … training and development message at all levels brings positive changes to company culture and philosophy, introducing the …

This article looks at the UK demand for skills, examines the reasons why UK organisations need to play an active role … in skills issues and explains why the time has never been better for employers to influence the Government’s education … and skills agenda. It outlines the Government’s renewed commitment to skills and describes the role of Sector Skills …

change becomes permanent. If effective skills training courses are designed and the correct people to attend, this will have …Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify why many training programmes, which are designed to provide a higher … level of skills continue to fail to deliver the results companies are looking for. Design/methodology/approach – The paper …

‐first century in training and developing our future workforce are explored, along with the differences between generations that … of technology in training programs. Findings – A new digital language is evolving and is increasingly prevalent with … who are responsible for aligning educational and learning strategies should meet the training and development programs …

Purpose – This paper aims to describe key issues at macro and micro levels which impact – and affect – sales training … and/or facilitate appropriate activities and resources to develop the sales skills needed for success in the next ten … resource sales‐related training activities to turn their salespeople into star performers in contemporary markets and enable …