Discusses critically some of the misconceptions of self‐managed learning enshrined in arguments propounded by traditionalist management educators unsympathetic to current trends in strategic learning. Offers a rationale for extending strategic approaches to learning in terms of “pragmatic...

Outlines an innovative blend of theory and application developed by the Salisbury Consulting Group in an attempt to address the rigidity characteristic of traditional management training. The approach is based on a simple definition of a manager (as anyone who takes responsibility for his or her...

Considers the challenge faced by management at the Blackley Manufacturing site of BICC Cables when, in 1992, a multi‐faceted change programme was planned to surmount the growing threats to the plant′s survival. Analyses the process of implementing the change programme under a tight schedule...

Investors in People (IIP) is a major governmental initiative aimed at local economic regeneration on a considerable scale and with huge financial backing. Examines the potential long‐term benefits to be gained by organizations achieving the IIP standard, and advises on the creation of a...

Endorses the contemporary focus on empowering strategies and practices, and commends the model of the manager as coach as a key development technique which can accelerate learning and performance management when effectively applied. Considers elements central to effective coaching, highlighting...

Addresses the question of how TECs′ outputs can be accurately estimated and analysed so that a balanced evaluation of the effectiveness and cost‐efficiency of their programmes can be made. Proposes an approach involving comparisons between “model TECs”, “unreformed TECs” and...

Reports on the publication of guidance to employers published by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the national charity for personal safety. Endorsed by the Health and Safety Executive and others, the guidance offers help on policies and practices to tackle violence at work, risk assessment, hazard...

Reports on the COBRA project, (constraints and opportunities in business restructuring – an analysis). Conclusions of its study were that successful introduction of new patterns of work can and often does occur quite independently of business process re‐engineering (BPR). According to...

Examines attitude changes occurring in companies since the mid‐1980s through job disruptions and redundancies, and suggests leaders do not realize that companies are not running as efficiently as they should. Wilson Learning has studied group emphasis since 1985 and suggests that creating a...

Hints that performance measurement systems are inaccurate in that what is measured is often not done. Suggests changing plans of measurement can often defeat their achievement; and addresses the problem of devising cost‐effective measurement systems which measure the correct items and minimize...