Using Management Learning Contracts in My MBA: Part 1

Describes one of three reports submitted under Durham University/Northern Regional Management Centre′s competence‐based MBA – Directing and Developing Subordinates. The Management Learning Contracts approach required: assessment of self; selection of learning objectives (McBer Competences) and business‐related learning opportunities. Concepts considered were: influence and power; behavioural aspects; involving leaders in developing others; developmental techniques. Describes a work‐based action programme developing a subordinate utilizing those concepts with an analysis of learning which occurred and the extent to which this met the learning objectives.