Assessment of an in-house approach to start-up training in a process industry. (Editor)

The text is presented of a statement made by the Honorable Harry C. Parrott, Minister of Colleges and Universities, to the Ontario legislature, concerning the background to the formation of, and the potential functions of an advisory body, the Industrial Training Council. (SA)

Sales training programs require continual evaluation. The authors present a conceptual model of the interrelationships of planning, training, evaluation, and modification (IPTEM) in corporate sales training programs. (CT)

Discusses an approach to acquiring information about courses of action an organization should pursue in developing new training products or revising old materials." (Author)

Describes the program to convert to the metric system all of General Motors Corporation products. Steps include establishing policy regarding employee-owned tools, setting up training plans, and making arrangements with suppliers. (MF)

Attempts to bring a practical emphasis to the subject of sales training guidance for both newer and more experienced sales trainers. Explores the potentials, procedures, and possible limitations of applying a strategic planning process within corporate sales training functions. (CT)

An outline is presented of the carefully formalized method used by the Bois-de-Boulogne College in Montreal for setting up plans, on a consultancy basis, in industrial training for outside organizations. (Author/EC)

The author attempts to clarify how, in Finland, interests of industrial employers in regard to qualifications of the labor force have changed and how industry has tried to improve personnel qualifications through its own training programs. (CH)

The British Open Tech Program (OTP) is providing technical training and refresher courses to any adult interested in learning. The development, structure, and delivery of the program (which has had an ethusiastic response) are discussed. (JN)

Provides an outline by which corporations can develop internal auditing programs to comply with government standards. Points discussed include roles and responsibilities; instructional design; and supporting documents. (MDH)

Current training in writing for business and industry usually takes the form of short courses. However, the short course is an inappropriate way to teach writing because it is inefficient, represents writing behaviors or strategies inappropriate for some writers, rarely allows time for adequate criticism and revision, presents too much material in…

If employee development is to reach its dynamic potential in the corporate world, corporations should adopt a lifelong learning approach which considers individual employee growth. Five essential steps to consider when initiating a corporate development program are presented. (WL)

A community college dean claims that the two-year school of higher education is a much overlooked, but potentially valuable, resource for the company director. (Author)