The changing face of training and education: A greater role for the corporate university

Abstract

Purpose

Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

It's an unfortunate fact that most business organizations experience difficult periods at some time or another. Markets evolve, and those who fail to respond run the real risk of being left behind. Yesterday's top dog can easily become tomorrow's also‐ran. Effective training and development is therefore a crucial weapon in the battle to stay ahead of the pack. Traditionally, the public university has had a key role to play here and most organizations would strive to bolster their managerial ranks by snapping up talented individuals fresh from MBA or similar postgraduate programs. However, this is no longer automatically the case.

Practical implications

Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

Citation

(2005), "The changing face of training and education: A greater role for the corporate university", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 19 No. 5, pp. 22-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280510616276