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The miracle of coaching
Ingleton, Coral - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 45 (2013) 5, pp. 289-292
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to share the author's viewpoint on coaching and its benefits. It also aims to cover using coaching as a development tool and how reciprocal coaching can be of benefit to organisations. Design/methodology/approach – The author's approach to this paper is...
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The candor imperative
Bolton, James - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 38 (2006) 7, pp. 342-349
's free will. Organizations that want to capitalize on this rich knowledge base need to cultivate openness within work groups … for nurturing candor in their own work and in the organizations in which they work. Originality/value – The originality of …
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Development of project management systems
Eve, Anthony - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 39 (2007) 2, pp. 85-90
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the need for organizations to synchronize the development of the … management system and how organizations can measure improved project management effectiveness to their bottom line performance … organizations project based.  …
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Mergers 101 (part one): training managers for communications and leadership challenges
Appelbaum, Steven H.; Lefrancois, Frederic; Tonna, Roberto - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 39 (2007) 3, pp. 128-136
mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on their organizations considering the variables: change, communications, leadership, culture …
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Mergers 101 (part two): training managers for culture, stress, and change challenges
Appelbaum, Steven H.; Lefrancois, Frederic; Tonna, Roberto - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 39 (2007) 4, pp. 191-200
the implications of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on their organizations considering the variables: change …
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Manage learning without apology: an economist's perspective
Vance, David - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 40 (2008) 2, pp. 67-74
professionals. Findings – It is found that learning is not managed like a business in most organizations which reduces its impact …
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Leadership deficiencies in rapidly changing organizations: multisource feedback as a needs assessment tool – Part I
Longenecker, Clinton O.; Yonker, Robert D. - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 45 (2013) 3, pp. 159-165
leaders in rapidly changing organizations. Design/methodology/approach – A sample of 153 middle and front‐line managers from a … cross‐section of US manufacturing and service organizations were asked to assemble a multisource feedback (MSF) team … individual business leaders, organizations they serve and those responsible for the training and development of leaders are …
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How definitions of talent suppress talent management
Ross, Suzanne - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 45 (2013) 3, pp. 166-170
which remains a core premise by which organizations seek to define their talent and considers the inherent flaws in this … fits all”. Understanding this ambiguity enables organizations to identify possible flaws in their approach to defining … talent. Considering the distinct and separate notions of talent and success empowers organizations to ask more relevant …
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FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR COMPUTER AIDED TRAINING
Heathman, Dena J.; Kleiner, Brian H. - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 23 (1991) 5
Many companies are finding that to compete in their industries, continuous training of their employees is necessary. Although there are barriers to be overcome computer aided training can offer effective solutions as part of a company′s overall training programme. Telecommunications will be...
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BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS – PART I: INTER‐DEPARTMENTAL TEAM BUILDING
Berger, Mel - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 23 (1991) 1
Many organisations are under pressure to diversify products, respond more aggressively to competitors, and reduce inventories. Businesses which operate along traditional, formal lines often cannot adapt sufficiently quickly to these new demands. To be more responsive, people in different...
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