Developing your management team

Purpose – To explore methods of management development and how the ASSESS program can be utilized within an organization. The program helps an organization maximize the benefit of every pound spent on management development. Design/methodology/approach – Case study on JRD Mouldings and how ASSESS has benefited the company. Findings – The article looks at how competencies provide a starting point for determining development needs and for designing development programs. Originality/value – ASSESS not only provides an analysis but also an opportunity to follow up and provides associated suggestions. It adds value to senior management, HR professionals and those interested in different management development techniques.