Examines action learning as a way for individuals to educate themselves for management positions. Considers classroom learning courses and distance learning. Focuses on action learning as a way to develop practical management skills. Proposes levels of action learning, learning methods, ways to...

Suggests that management development is always hard to measure, made more difficult, in some cases, by the fact that trainers are not aware of what to look for in the first place. Outlines eight key issues which need to be addressed to ascertain effective best practice including: selecting the...

Examines experiences of managers and how this affects employee training and development. Highlights key factors thought by managers to be important in achieving success and also the personal experiences of these in solving managerial problems. Concludes that to develop and achieve results, a...

Discusses in depth the real meaning of management development at both a personal and organizational level. Goes on to give guidelines for development and includes a checklist. Shows also that managerial endeavours in the commercial, industrial and public areas are a prerequisite to tackle vital...