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Nixon, Bruce - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 33 (2001) 3, pp. 89-94

Globalisation is confronting us with big issues. Most of these have been around for a long time but their effect is more dramatic now. Every day, in the media, some new crisis, mistake or tragedy emerges but, equally, every day there is positive news – we learn more and there is some new step...

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The big issues – part 2

Nixon, Bruce - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 33 (2001) 4, pp. 126-130

This is the second part of a two‐part article. The first was about the big issues arising largely from globalisation, how they are affecting our thinking and consciousness and how businesses and individuals are responding. This second part is about what individuals can do, ways of getting...

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Leadership challenge at Sage

Douglas, M. - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 34 (2002) 3, pp. 116-119

How does a company, which is undergoing radical change, integrate new businesses and bond its style and culture? After 21 years of rapid expansion and technological innovation, a leading software giant wanted to address the needs of leadership in the shape‐shifting terrain of global growth....

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A blended e‐learning approach to intercultural training

Stewart, Joan M. - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 34 (2002) 7, pp. 269-271

As employees become more globally and technically savvy, it is inevitable that e‐learning finds its way into the practice of intercultural training. After a decade of providing customized face‐to‐face intercultural training, Cendant Mobility’s intercultural experts are responding to the...

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No Yin without its Yang

Rabey, Gordon - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 35 (2003) 1, pp. 16-21

The pressures on managers today are increasing and what was current yesterday may be quite different from the uncertainties of tomorrow. Top level leadership may be transient and organisational structures are changing but one element of constancy is probably that most people at work continue to...

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Leading business transformation – learning by doing

Nixon, Bruce - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 35 (2003) 4, pp. 163-167

Globalisation and the technological revolution have transformed our world. It is exciting and offers abundant possibilities. For leaders it is hugely challenging. It is characterised by constantly shifting global competition, faster and faster change, increasing complexity, unpredictability,...

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Time out!

Rabey, Gordon - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 35 (2003) 7, pp. 301-305

The principles of management enshrined in innumerable texts have been developed in the crucibles of business practice through the ages when there was at least some confidence in the predictability of events. Globalisation of production, processing and distribution, facilitated by the 7/24...

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The future of leadership: where do we go from here?

Martin, André - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 39 (2007) 1, pp. 3-8

in leadership are globalization, rise of complex challenges, a world of interruption, and leadership for longevity …/value – Today's leaders must be prepared for the future as globalization intensifies the complexity in an already complex world …. With globalization and complexity come a greater temptation of interruption and higher levels of stress. With this …

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Making sense of blended learning

Sloman, Martyn - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 39 (2007) 6, pp. 315-318

Purpose – This paper has the aim of considering blended learning in the global context. Design/methodology/approach – The approach is to use research surveys supplemented by extensive case study interviews involving 19 countries Findings – The paper finds that it seems beyond doubt that...

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Talent management – competency development: key to global leadership

Sharma, Rakesh; Bhatnagar, Jyotsna - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 41 (2009) 3, pp. 118-132

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to draw lessons on how building a talent management strategy based on competency profiling becomes a critical impact area within the field of strategic HRM. Design/methodology/approach – The case study discusses an Indian pharmaceutical organisation,...

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