Management Development Review: Volume 5 Issue 5
Table of contents
IT SKILLS TRAINING BECOMES NATIONAL ISSUE
Peter BonfieldHighlights an address made at the launch of West London TEC′s ITSkills Forum. Discusses ICL′s training policy and structure; advocatesan investment in skills for the future to…
PEOPLE AND SKILLS IN CALDERDALE AND KIRKLEES
A comprehensive survey into training, skills and experience plusqualifications of residents in two adjacent West Yorkshire areas. Givesan accurate profile and interesting results.
GETTING THE BEST FROM THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Wendy YeadonArgues that teamwork involved in such outdoor pursuits as rafting,treasure hunts and abseiling, etc. can only strengthen and improve theorganizational health of companies – if…
COUNSELLING AND ADVICE IN MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
Charles MargerisonGives advice on topics relevant to the techniques employed inmanagement counselling and consultancy. Shows that all managers can giveand receive useful input and the experience…
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IN PRACTICE
To many organizations “performance management” is a wayof summarizing their appraisal and pay systems; to others it is anholistic concept. Illustrates such a system which has…
MIDDLE MANAGEMENT’S PIVOTAL ROLE
Sue DopsonThe impact of structural change is being substantially felt inmiddle management, with many commentators prepared to write off thistier of management. Explores the changing role of…
WEST LONDON IT SKILLS SURVEY
The IT Skills Survey recently commissioned and published by WestLondon TEC raises significant points on training gaps and needs.
LABOUR DEMAND CONCERNS IN WARWICKSHIRE
Reports on research compiled and released by Coventry andWarwickshire TEC with supporting material from the Councils of CoventryCity and the County of Warwickshire. Provides…
HELPING OTHERS COPE WITH PRESSURE AT WORK
Tanya Arroba, Kim JamesThe management of stress both at home and at work is vitallyimportant if employers are to get the best out of their workforce.Focuses on a four‐stage mode for helping others…
JE NE SAIS QUOI
Patricia Brace‐GoughCompares the general malaise felt by a company that is not usingits people appropriately to a patient who is feeling “a bit belowpar”. Explores this medical analogy and identifies…
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT IS DEAD!
Peter WickensManagement development as a separate, discrete area of activity intraining is no longer viable. Challenges the status quo but gives anexplanation of the need for companies to look…