Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline the mission of the Global University for Lifelong Learning (GULL) in supporting work and community‐based learning. Design/methodology/approach – The paper explains the principles on which GULL's action learning system are based and outlines...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a resort‐wide framework termed the “five pillars” that has facilitated innovative ways of managing one of the Caribbean's most successful resorts. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses action learning as the process to enable all...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the perceptions and experiences of senior hotel industry practitioners in relation to business imperatives, career development and organizational learning. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses an interview discussion format to explore...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline the objectives for learning at work and the strategic imperative to ensure that the rate of individual and corporate learning keeps pace with change. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses an interview format to reveal personal insights...

Purpose – This paper aims to outline the role of Sandals Corporate University (SCU) and the contribution of action learning to human resource development. Design/methodology/approach – The paper relates theme issue content to the mission and mandate for SCU as an own brand learning system....

Purpose – This is a case study paper. A major research goal of this study is to extend the existing theories of learning organization put forth in the 4I model by adding more complicated ideas to it. One minor goal of this research is to show that the first stage of organizational learning,...

Purpose – Reviews 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 and places the...

Purpose ? This paper aims to examine the employment and training of mature-aged workers, so that suggestions for improving training for mature-aged workers may be offered. Design/methodology/approach ? Six expert interviews were carried out by telephone, and three case studies involving company...