Executive Development: Volume 4 Issue 3

Stress management

Sally‐Ann Huson

Discusses the relationship between stress and performance. Providesa human function curve of related symptoms. Explains the most commonstressors including change. Offers advice on…

Communication and the professional image

Peter Youdale

Suggests that poor communication gives rise to more management andhuman relations problems than all other causes put together. Offerspractical steps to improve abilities…

Turning senior executives into independents

Charles M Russam

Provides advice for senior executives considering moving intoindependent consultancy. Details a six‐day programme dealing withappearance, skills, communication/presentation…

An award‐winning training programme at R S Clare

Pat Mackenzie, Ian Meadows

Describes the two‐phase implementation of a programme to revitalisea small manufacturing company. Explains how senior managers clearlyidentified the company′s mission, goals and…

Learning to manage – managing to learn: Part one

Roy Calvert

Looks at the link between learning and organisational culture.Notes that it is people within organisations who learn, not theorganisation itself. Describes the process of learning…

Developing Careers in organizations

Charles Jackson

Suggests a self‐development approach to career management.Describes the importance of the exchange of information on employmentopportunities between individuals and their…

Counselling in management: Just another name for an old‐fashioned rose?

Elizabeth Sidney

Discusses counselling in management with reference to appraisal andstress factors. Defines modern stress points including new technology,privatisation and relocation. Calls for…

Building a global team at Sterling Drug

Robert M Fulmer, Jack Goodwin

Describes the two‐core management development programmes. Featuringinternationally known business school faculty and consultants the firstcore stressed global strategic thinking…

Management Appraisal at Yorkshire Television

Brent Miles

Identifies 13 uses of performance appraisal. Describes the systemin use at Yorkshire Television as an open document shared betweenappraisee and appraiser. Discusses performance…