Discusses the effectiveness of different training approaches in other cultures. Highlights differing learning preferences in different societies. Proposes that traineers in nations which contain a lack of individuality or confucianism prefer more teacher centred methods to those with an emphasis...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe how supermarket‐giant Walmart, facing demand to open stores faster than it could produce qualified managers, has launched a leadership academy to develop high‐potential talent and increase the speed at which managers are ready for...

Argues that, in the fields of team working and coaching, the metaphor of sporting excellence is overused. Considers the downside of the sporting analogy and proposes instead a musical analogy. Examines the value of the symphony orchestra, the jazz combo and the chamber music ensemble as...

Although flexible training is widely supported by enterprises and government, there are considerable challenges in ensuring successful training outcomes. The evidence is that business learners, at a vocational training level, are not typically well‐equipped for the self‐directed learning...

The supply chain management way of thinking has an important human dimension due to its emphasis on communication and cooperation across all parties comprising the chain. Examination of the basics of supply chain management in parallel with some major trends occurring throughout the training...

Feels the e‐learning industry has been the victim of a lot of hype, without producing the growth that has been expected by commentators and players within the industry. Seeks to explain why the e‐learning has fared better in the USA than elsewhere, and highlights some of the problems that...

People opt for training to solve problems. Performance factors include tools and equipment, and organisational structure. Man’s progress in society has been shaped by a succession of important utilities: water, gas, electricity and the telephone, followed by an innovative range of practical...

Action‐centred learning (ACL) is a solution for enhancing the intellectual capital in a business. This article shows that ACL can be more effectively targeted by using metrics of excellence. The author’s company has developed cutting‐edge metrics to identify gaps of knowledge and skills...

Increasingly, awareness of the contribution of training to the overall development of employees, the human resource development movement, is catching up with the Indian Corporate Sector. The new‐born HRD Ministry in the Centre, a comprehensive incentive package for trainers, is a testimony to...