Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the current state of corporate learning from a business perspective and make specific recommendations for improvement. Design/methodology/approach – Conclusions are reached based on personal experience at Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address the increasing need to move past the traditional measurement, evaluation methodologies and truly connect the value of learning and performance to organizational objectives and strategy. Design/methodology/approach – Though anecdotal research,...

We provide an overview of the state of the higher education system in the UAE, and investigate its capacity to supply Dubai’s economy with skilled labor and achieve the emirate’s strategic social development objectives. We examine various characteristics of the higher education sector and...

Purpose – This case study feature sets out to describe how a global manufacturing business, TMD Friction, changed its organizational culture and became a much more successful business over a 12‐month period through the implementation of a change management program with people policies at its...

Purpose – Notwithstanding a growing interest on destination management, little is known about the formation and evaluation of destination managers' strategies. Strategy assessment is essential to understand whether, and how, destination managers allow the reconciliation of the diverse...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management development across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...