Management Development Review: Volume 9 Issue 3
Table of contents
The paradox of power and learning
Bruce LloydOutlines the links between the three key concepts that come with power ‐ leadership, responsibility and learning ‐ and what they mean for learning organizations. Suggests that…
“Our people are our greatest asset…”
Jon ChoppinAlludes to the often heard phrase ‐ “our people are our greatest asset” ‐ and wonders how many organizations have really captured the full value of their human resource (HR)…
How competencies boost performance
Chris AshtonReports on how Holiday Inn Worldwide has successfully implemented competency‐based HR strategies which directly link compensation and individual performance to business…
Dialogue in the public sector
Mike BellDescribes how dialogue is increasingly used as a transformational tool ‐ in communication, relationships, performance and organizational development. Reports on how it works with…
An innovative partnership in management development
Peter Blackburn, Barry FryerDescribes the main features of a unique management development programme devised by Shepherd Construction Ltd and Leeds Metropolitan University, which features work‐based…
The motivation of managers for training
Roger MonkAddresses the questions of why adults seek training and what motivates them to learn. Provides guidelines for managers distilled from key sources. Also looks at the problem of…
Post‐incident support in practice
Melanie LilleyBeing a potential victim of violent crime is an increasing hazard for staff of companies in certain sectors, especially late‐opening retail outlets, particularly those selling…
Role play set to boom
Geoff CottonReports on the success and rapid growth of Roleplay UK, which has established itself as the leading supplier of professional role players throughout the British Isles. Clients…
Addressing the barriers of managing change
Charles MacadamProvides guidelines on how to dismantle the barriers often encountered when attempting to manage change in an organization. Suggests ways that negative attitudes such as…