Purpose – This paper aims to examine a management‐training program that helped to integrate different cultures, values, operating systems and approaches after the merger of Odeon and United Cinemas International. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws on information from Odeon and...

Purpose – This paper aims to describe the benefits from lean production at the UK manufacturing plant of Graphic Packaging International. Design/methodology/approach – The paper outlines the origins of the reforms, how they were introduced and the results they have achieved. Findings – The...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to illustrate how the NHS Workforce Review Team's induction to workforce planning course works with attendees on how to extract workforce implications from policy documents. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides a structure for policy...

Purpose – This paper aims to contrast the cultures of two organizations – the US Navy's nuclear‐submarine force and large pharmaceutical firm Merck – through the experiences of former naval officer turned pharmaceutical salesman, Howard Roark. Design/methodology/approach – The paper...

Purpose – This paper aims to examine how, following a leak of radioactive material, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) used risk communication management strategies that resulted in an award for its excellent public communications. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws on...

Purpose – This paper aims to consider how Pertemps People Development Group (PPDG) uses a gift card management system (GCMS), developed for Asda Business Rewards, to help its clients to buy suitable outfits for their interviews. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws on information...

Purpose – Emphasises the close links between how a company manages its talent and lasting business success. Design/methodology/approach – This paper aims to argue the case for effective talent‐management policies and practices. It also aims to describe the case for the Life Alignment...