Recounts the experiences of a line manager and consultant, and his attempts to transform performance appraisal for the benefit of the individual, manager and organization. Describes the methods by which appraisal was handed back to the staff, using upward feedback from internal customers and...

Reports on the 360‐degree appraisal, introduced at British Aerospace′s Military Aircraft Division, to link the division′s organizational development strategy with its management development programme. Focuses on the improved teamwork, enhanced personnel management skills and task...

Learning from others must be planned in such a way that there is maximum co‐operation and goodwill. Managers will, no doubt have to make presentations to their colleagues and discussions will be needed to decide on how to influence others to get decisions made. The higher up in the...

Appraisal of performance, although thought of as a good idea, needs to be done well, otherwise major problems can arise. Looks at a case in an engineering company where the author was asked to do a management review of 10 per cent of the 4,000 staff by questionnaire. Includes examples of the...

Texaco in the UK introduced self‐development using 360° feedback as part of the company’s quest to move away from hierarchical management. Describes the firm’s Mpower initiative.

A significant emphasis on investing in people by training and development, plus the use of job sharing, nursery provision and part‐time working which ensures a high, staff retention rate, all contribute to making Sainsbury′s the UK′s leading supermarket retailer.

Discusses critically some of the misconceptions of self‐managed learning enshrined in arguments propounded by traditionalist management educators unsympathetic to current trends in strategic learning. Offers a rationale for extending strategic approaches to learning in terms of “pragmatic...

Criticisms of business schools for their MBA and other provision have resulted in leading members of schools collaborating with human resource professionals in redefining corporate requirements for management development. They are creating a programme which is innovative, international,...