A conceptual framework is provided for understanding the form and dynamics of organisational change. The basic organisational model and life cycle, the types of organisational change, and the role of company culture in organisational change are examined. The mechanics of change are discussed and...

It is clear from work carried out in psychotherapy and family therapy, that individuals and families get stuck because an impasse develops between a conscious desire for change and an unconscious desire to avoid change. The authors consider how this can apply to groups and organisations. It is...

As regards the quality of human resources, a turbulent business environment presents, at times, a bewildering array of fundamental challenges. Organisations can no longer cope by making small incremental adjustments to existing practices. An aggregation of major challenges, arising all at once...

Increasing recognition is being given to the fact that simple solutions to organisational problems are no longer effective in complex environments. Corporations are now acknowledging many advantages in changing from a traditional to new non‐traditional models of organisations. The article...

Successful management not only actively promotes team spirit, but installs the mechanisms and the means to develop team skills and to enhance team roles. Today′s managers are challenged to make a transition from the traditional way of operating or doing business, to experimenting with new...

Effective team management can be the difference between success and failure in business. This monograph provides some practical ideas based on experience to enable you, the manager, to develop your team and improve its performance. The Team Management Systems approach to developing effective...

Construction managers′ perceived importance regarding their present and future skills and knowledge are presented. It is demonstrated that there is overall agreement among junior, middle and senior managers as to their skills and knowledge needs, now and for the future. Skills and knowledge in...

Every organisation has an existing set of values, an “organisational culture”. Could a richer set of values improve the organisation? If so, how is the organisation better. What are some ways of enriching the existing values, and who can do it? These issues are examined and their application...

The current state of leadership training and development is summarised, as well as the three phases through which leadership theory and practice have passed (trait, behavioural and situational phases). Then weaknesses of these three approaches to leadership are highlighted, along with what seems...

What people learn during a widely used management simulation is considered. The learning data are used to examine the value of behavioural simulation, by comparing what managers report learning to data on behaviours found essential to effectiveness on the job.