Provides a commentary on the inadequacy of verbal communication between managers, suggesting that this fosters distrust throughout the organization. Advocates the need for a new breed of manager, with a different set of concepts and perspectives, and concludes that the role of management must be...

Highlights the skills shortage in UK companies. States that successful companies must maximize the creativity and contribution of employees, and lists what companies must do to be successful. Provides examples of companies which use Investors in People to help them achieve. Describes the care...

Reports on a project by the Ocean Group which was analysed by Ashridge Management Research Group. The project covered processes dealing with the definition and measurement of competences required to make an effective senior manager. The competences do not stand alone but are supported by being...