This article gives the dialogue from a roundtable training discussion which answered questions concerning organizational human resources development (HRD), with emphasis on the chief executive officer's (CEO) role. The participants, who were management consultants and leaders in the HRD field, contributed 20 questions (which are included) that…

Training managers discuss aspects of their job that must be learned on the job, rather than in training. Examines the value of line managers, the goals of the training director, the responsibility for management education, and the ideal training department. Examples are presented from various companies. (CT)