The article describes in the first person how obstacles were overcome to accomplish the development of a leadership training program for low income people (mostly minority groups) in a city of 40,000. Course content, time and location of course, and training methods were important factors in the course design. The support of minority-group leaders…

This article presents evaluative criteria guidelines for the process of human resource development. These guidelines discuss the importance of considering the following aspects: Relevant needs, clear objectives, accomplishment, uniqueness, flexibility, skill orientation, professional leadership, future perspective, a value system, evaluation of an…

The article focuses on the change agent's possible interventions in efforts to ameliorate conditions in poverty-stricken communities, discussing his power role in three different models of social intervention: the service model, the community organization model, and the training model. The agent is urged to examine his own motives constantly. (AJ)

Economic, social, and cultural improvements in the non-metropolitan (or rural) areas of the nation are discussed in relation to: The development of community leadership (especially among business trainers), the role of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), the Land Grant Extension system, business interests, and the need for…

This article takes a look at community development training during the past 10 years, assesses where it is today, indicates some possible future trends and, finally, proposes some necessary plans for the future. (WL)