Management development methods: How to get the right balance

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint 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

The paper finds that organizations have faced significant changes over the past decade brought about by trends such as globalization, the technology revolution, downsizing into business networks, and re‐engineering. Amidst this continual change in the business environment it is not possible to manage successfully without the parallel development of managers. Management development has to be seen as developing and maintaining the full management and organizational capability of an organization.

Practical implications

The paper 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

(2008), "Management development methods: How to get the right balance", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 22 No. 6, pp. 29-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280810910357