A chemical industry multi-company work-based management development
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Title:	A chemical industry multi-company work-based management development programme
Author(s):	Brian Swain, (Partner at Rubicon Associates, Ashurst Wood, West Sussex, tel: 01342 824740), Jeff Martin, (Partner at Rubicon Associates, Ashurst Wood, West Sussex, tel: 01342 824740)
Citation:	Brian Swain, Jeff Martin, (1995) "A chemical industry multi-company work-based management development programme", Management Development Review, Vol. 8 Iss: 6, pp.18 - 22
Keywords:	Chemical industry, Management development, Organizational development
Article type:	Case study
DOI:	10.1108/09622519510772031 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Describes a two-tiered, multi-company, first line management programme involving four chemical companies in the North East of England. Highlights the benefits of the programme, claiming that it successfully merges individual management development and organizational development with the commercial objectives of the companies involved. Claims that investment in development is good business when it comes to developing supervisors into modern team leaders/managers, in light of specific industry requirements.