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Paige, Helen – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2002
A qualitative study of six owner/managers of small Australian bookselling businesses elicited these themes: participation in learning is largely informal or incidental; interaction with information/communication technologies is less than optimal; and small business management relies on personal and business networking. Ways to develop a more…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Foreign Countries, Information Technology, Networks

Macpherson, Allan; Jones, Ossie; Zhang, Michael; Wilson, Alison – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2003
A case study of a small high-tech business explains how they created a virtual cluster of innovation through supply networks, enhancing their own learning and facilitating integration of knowledge. This process overcomes limitations to management learning for small companies in isolated regions. (Contains 66 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Innovation, Interpersonal Competence, Learning Processes, Management Development

Rhodes, Ed; Carter, Ruth – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2003
The Knowledge and Learning in Advanced Supply Systems (KLASS) project developed collaborative learning networks of suppliers in the British automotive and aerospace industries. Methods included face-to-face and distance learning, work toward National Vocational Qualifications, and diagnostic workshops for senior managers on improving quality,…
Descriptors: Aerospace Industry, Distance Education, Foreign Countries, Networks
Moon, Suzie; Birchall, David; Williams, Sadie; Vrasidas, Charalambos – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2005
Purpose: This paper reports on the development of a workplace-based e-learning programme for small and medium enterprise (SME) managers in five European countries. The course is designed to address the specific needs of SME managers who, it has been noted, represent a significant proportion of the EU workforce but often experience difficulty in…
Descriptors: Small Businesses, Focus Groups, Acceleration (Education), Foreign Countries