Management development through self managed learning: the case of West Sussex County Council

Abstract

Purpose

To identify how other authorities in England applied Self managed learning to management development and learning opportunities. The success of the programme within WSCC offered an opportunity to identify good practice.

Design/methodology/approach

The article discusses the application of self‐managed learning within West Sussex County Councils Advanced Management Development Programme.

Findings

It has been identified that the use of self‐managed learning has proved an invaluable technique for getting individuals to think and learn about their own personal development as well as committing to the development of the county council. It has heightened managers' ability to think more strategically and use their learning in practical applications within the workplace.

Originality/value

This article is a useful case study in applying self managed learning to management development, it is not only a clear and coherent programme but also shows the degree of partnership working that is being undertaken with the local university to ensure that delegates not only get a huge amount of learning and development from it but also succeed in achieving a recognised qualification which can lead to a Masters in strategic management

Citation

Davies, A. (2006), "Management development through self managed learning: the case of West Sussex County Council", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 20 No. 4, pp. 16-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280610676954