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Billington, Leo; Neeson, Robyn; Barrett, Rowena – Education & Training, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the effectiveness of workshops as a learning tool for small business owner-managers (SBO-Ms). It aims to concentrate on workshops delivered over 18 months from January 2007 to July 2008 as part of several publicly-funded small business development programmes in two Australian local government areas…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Workshops, Management Development, Educational Opportunities
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Redmond, Janice; Walker, Elizabeth A. – Education & Training, 2008
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to show that most small business owner-managers are technically competent in their area of business activity however they do not always have equal managerial competence. For example, deficiency in human resource management competence may lead to difficulties in attracting, retaining or leading staff. These…
Descriptors: Small Businesses, Community Education, Management Development, Training Methods
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Lynch, Richard; Leo, Soon; Downing, Kevin – Education & Training, 2006
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe how a management development programme based on situated learning theory resulted in change for individuals, organisational culture and performance. The case study illustrates how new understandings about learning in the workplace and in higher education points towards the need to take account of…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Higher Education, Learning Theories, Focus Groups
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Pollitt, David – Education & Training, 2002
Shows how management training at Lloyds TSB Independent Financial Advisers has helped to boost enthusiasm among line managers, improve communication between departments and create a new momentum within the organization. Describes how the Open University Business School professional certificate in management was combined with activities to enrich…
Descriptors: Open Universities, Management Development, Training, Leadership Training