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Coaching professionalism and provider size

Ahern, Geoffrey - In: Journal of Management Development 24 (2005) 1, pp. 94-99

Purpose – This article opens up for debate a new perspective on professional quality in externally supplied coaching … quality issues. Findings – Professional quality characteristically varies with different types of coaching provider. Three … individuals; and the specialised coaching team or “boutique”. Provider size is suggested to be the key quality‐related variable …

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Management development in Ireland: justifying the investment

O'Connor, Marion; Mangan, John; Cullen, John - In: Journal of Management Development 25 (2006) 4, pp. 325-349

Purpose – Drawing upon survey and interview data, this research paper aims to explore the usage and impact of management development processes and practices in Ireland from an organisational perspective. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines numerous related issues including: the...

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In praise of a flexible and sustainable HR support

Persson, Sybille; Agostini, Bertrand; Kleber, Aurélie - In: Journal of Management Development 36 (2017) 3, pp. 298-308

flexible support, echoing some existing practices of coaching, mentoring and other developmental interactions, acts as an …

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Authenticity and transparency in the advertising industry

Anderberg, Johan; Morris, John - In: Journal of Management Development 25 (2006) 10, pp. 1021-1023

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to demonstrate to advertising professionals and students with an interest in … he is doing and why. Originality/value – Advertising professionals and students with an interest in marketing will learn … marketing how one of the largest and most successful advertising companies in the world operates. Design …

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Designing a management development programme for procurement executives

Humphreys, Paul - In: Journal of Management Development 20 (2001) 7, pp. 604-623

Purchasing has undergone significant changes in many organisations and has moved from a reactive activity to a strategic one, contributing to a firm’s competitive success. This article charts the development of the purchasing function within a multinational aerospace company as a result of...

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Knowledge, skills and personality of the effective business consultant

Banai, Moshe; Tulimieri, Philp - In: Journal of Management Development 32 (2013) 8, pp. 886-900

Purpose – The purpose of this paper to describe the effective business consultant's most desirable characteristics. Design/methodology/approach – Development of propositions based on a review of the literature, anecdotal reports and the experience of the authors. Findings – The effective...

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The more, the merrier? Multiple developmental relationships and work satisfaction

Higgins, Monica C. - In: Journal of Management Development 19 (2000) 4, pp. 277-296

The context of the present study is the early careers of lawyers. I examine if and how receiving “more” mentoring – in …

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Taking a hard look at formal mentoring programs

Blake‐Beard, Stacy D. - In: Journal of Management Development 20 (2001) 4, pp. 331-345

glass ceiling and mentoring has been suggested as one tool to assist women in breaking through. We still have very little … empirical research that informs our understanding of the effectiveness of formal mentoring in comparison to informal mentoring … relationships. The purpose of this article is to take a hard look at formal mentoring programs and the implications for women …

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Advancing women in business organizations

Mattis, Mary C. - In: Journal of Management Development 20 (2001) 4, pp. 371-388

Examines the role of key players such as front‐line and middle managers as well as executives in implementing and sustaining corporate gender diversity initiatives. Findings show that mentors and role models can have a great effect, especially in assisting women employees gain and complete...

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Managing your diverse workforce through improved communication

Sadri, Golnaz; Tran, Hoa - In: Journal of Management Development 21 (2002) 3, pp. 227-237

. Recommends two strategies for accomplishing better supervisor‐subordinate communication: managing personal growth and mentoring …

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