The Nominal Group Technique in Management Training
Paul A. Taffinder
(National Institute for Personnel Research Johannesburg, South Africa Unit Leader of the Unit for Organisational Functioning at the National Institute for Personnel Research in Johannesburg. He is an industrial psychologist, is responsible for consulting on organisational development through diagnostic organisation surveys and small group interventions, and is involved in job analysis and job evaluation. In addition, he is actively engaged in the design and presentation of motivation workshops and management training. Recently he completed a Ph.D. on control in organisations)
Conrad Viedge
(National Institute for Personnel Research Johannesburg, South Africa Unit Leader of the Unit for Management and Personnel Development at the National Institute for Personnel Research in Johannesburg. He is an industrial psychologist and is responsible for the design and implementation of training programmes in organisations. At present he is involved in research into self‐management skills for employees. He lectures on the subject of human resource management for the IMCB distance learning MBA programme)
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Abstract
The Nominal Group Technique is a structured brainstorming method for exploring problems and identifying solutions. The technique is described in detail, the scope being broadened by its application to the management training situation. Its advantages over brainstorming and buzz sessions are considerable. Its use represents an interactive process, forming a nexus between the training material and the individual manager's experience.
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Citation
Taffinder, P.A. and Viedge, C. (1987), "The Nominal Group Technique in Management Training", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. 19 No. 4, pp. 16-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb004073
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1987, MCB UP Limited