Industrial and Commercial Training: Volume 41 Issue 1

Succession planning – or smart talent management?

This paper aims to identify what succession planning actually is and the pro's and con's of buying in, or building talent in the organization. The paper is informed by…

Performance evaluation in a matrix organization: a case study (part 3)

The purpose of this article is to examine and ultimately suggest the most effective method with which to evaluate employees operating within a matrix organization. The authors…

Why do banks continue to waste talent?

The purpose of this paper is to respond to a claim in a recent McKinsey publication (24 July 2008) that European banks are short of talent. The paper argues that banks generally…

Interpersonal influence in the workplace – part 3: some research findings – influencing behaviour and team role behaviour

This article aims to present some further research findings that explore the relationship between influencing behaviour and team role behaviour.

Competences of an effective director

The purpose of this paper is to share the findings of investigations into the competences that an effective director should have. It draws upon the findings of surveys of director…

The training methodology of project management office (PMO) personnel

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the need of a methodological training framework for project management office personnel.

Are we having fun yet? Creating a motivating work environment

This paper aims to give readers some ideas about how to create a motivating work environment. A motivating environment will lead to increased productivity ad reduced turnover.

Personalised learning environments (part 2): a conceptual model for construction

The purpose of this paper is to present a conceptual model for a PLE prototype, specifically incorporating learning styles for the UK construction industry.

Courageous Training: Bold Actions for Business Results

People Management and Performance

First Bus UK takes the training route to success

Monster Munch employees digest training in eight months

Café Spice Namasté has the recipe for success

PDS Engineering speeds ahead through leadership training

Building societies bank on Achievers’ Academy

Gas training wins the main prize

Munters offers work-based higher-education qualifications

O2 connects training with the “customer journey”