Caledonia Council: a novel approach to management development

Abstract

Introduces Caledonia Council, a business simulation specifically created to prepare senior managers in local government for major reorganization. Describes how it was designed in a partnership between client (Central Regional Council) and consultant (The Argyll Consulting Group) and has been rigorously tested with over 200 managers to date. Claims that it provides a highly realistic environment for managers to develop their leadership and management skills. Explains that this tool is wholly owned by Central Region and is currently being cascaded to middle management.

Citation

Redfern, M., Fairweather, R. and Watson, S. (1996), "Caledonia Council: a novel approach to management development", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. 28 No. 5, pp. 3-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/00197859610122045