Training and Development Activities and Career Success of Managerial and Professional Women

Examines managerial and professional women′s participation in a variety of education, training and development activities and the usefulness and impact of such activities. Managerial women rated developmental relationships (sponsors, mentors) most useful, though these activities were not commonly available to them. Participation in and perceived usefulness of these activities were related to work and career outcomes, controlling for relevant personal and organizational characteristics.