Any organization with a comprehensive training program has a leadership development curriculum. These programs include everything from conventional classroom learning with guest speakers to high-tech simulations and lavish retreats. There also may be mentorship thrown in, as well as multiple job rotations. Despite the well-rounded curricula, many…

Management development programs are focusing on flaws in senior managers that can seriously affect their job performance. Training is intended to overcome such problems as aloofness, arrogance, betrayal of trust, abrasiveness, and narrowmindedness. (SK)

A discussion of three training experts' answers to the following question: What can the human resource development specialist do to gain influence and leverage for human resource development within an organization? (WL)

The author states that the challenge for training and development is to help retrain managers for turbulent times. The objective is to change managers' mentality. The author makes recommendations concerning adapting to conditions, managing change and innovation, and establishing direction. (CT)

Utilizing the terminology of the Managerial Grid (a two-dimensional model clarifying the behavioral dynamics of a manager's concern for both people and productivity), the team builder is advocated as the most effective leadership style. Presents a rebuttal to the counter belief that leadership styles should change with the situation. (EM)