Changes in the British public′s consumption habits are making the food manufacturing industry very nervous, with its performance and profitability being affected by many factors. Discusses the response of the industry – the Food and Drink Federation is producing a major business and action...

Looks at management development at Ashworth Hospital as part of a continuing programme of professional development. This programme is innovative and revolutionary. It puts control of learning in the hands of the participants who are responsible for driving the programme and share the...

Discusses the use of “now‐what” sessions to end workshops, using processes that are both empowering and ethical for facilitators and participants. It is necessary for the facilitator of these sessions to choose suitable activities with care and forethought, always taking into account the...

Outlines the workings of Action Learning Sets, team‐building and cultural change, and explores the use of Action Learning methodology in the development of health‐care managers. Outlines the spin‐off benefits of the implementation of Action Learning at Ashworth Hospital, such as...

Reports on how East Midlands International Airport, Newcastle International Airport and the BAA group are meeting the changing needs of a rapidly expanding sector through management development and training that looks to future as well as current needs.

Outlines the aim, methods and content of the London Business School Sloan Fellowships Programme. Looks at who are the participants and the effect the programme can have on their long‐term careers.

Describes an approach to maximizing team performance which integrates traditional business methods with those of the performing arts. Defines the ACE team as aligned, creative and exploring, and explains how the ACE Team Star Profile can be used to create a visual profile of a team′s strengths...

Reports on the training and development focus of five National Training Award winners – North West Water, Reading Buses, Black & Decker, Pirelli and Dolland & Aitchison – and at how their training programmes have affected their businesses.

Describes a new assessment and training system for leaders of individuals or teams. Details the methods used to identify current skills and to develop potential and includes a quiz to help identify leadership style.

Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) provide confidential counselling services to employees with problems that may or may not be work related. Reports on the recently initiated EAP managed by FOCUS Limited for British Gas. Outlines the essential stages involved for a company to establish an EAP.