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The Experiences of Women in Diversity Management Programs: A Qualitative Descriptive Narrative Study
Brandy Logan – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The central aim of this research was to contribute to understanding diversity management (DM) training programs in practice. The problem addressed in the study was women completing DM programs continue to experience workplace bias after leadership placement. This qualitative descriptive case study aimed to explore strategies to overcome workplace…
Descriptors: Females, Leadership, Business, Management Development
Lu, Dawei; Betts, Alan – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2011
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the underlying reasons why providing process improvement training, by itself, may not be sufficient to achieve the desired outcome of improved processes; and to attempt a conceptual framework of management training for more effective improvement. Design/methodology/approach: Two similar units within…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Management Development, Organizational Development, Workplace Learning

Harris, Breck A. – Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 2003
Of 247 graduates of a management and organizational development program, 188 identified themselves as leaders; 155 responded to a survey of learning outcomes. Only 3 of 27 outcomes were frequently applied in their work (communication skills, flexibility to adapt to change, and adjustment to organizational culture). (Contains 63 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Educational Objectives, Higher Education, Leadership
Peterson, Kent; Kelley, Carolyn – Leadership, 2001
Because of impending retirements, districts have the opportunity to recruit and train thousands of outstanding new principals. Hiring and retaining quality principals involves identifying and selecting good leaders, socializing them into district culture, and providing ongoing professional development and support. Challenges facing urban,…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Beginning Principals, Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership
Mallia, Margaret – 1992
Findings of a study of beginning principals and their roles as managers are presented in this paper. Interviews were conducted with 12 new primary and secondary principals in Victoria, Australia as part of a longitudinal study from 1989 to 1993. This paper focuses on interview data collected during the first year of the study. Drawing from…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Beginning Principals

Offermann, Lynn R.; Gowing, Marilyn K. – American Psychologist, 1990
Examines the existing and projected work force changes and the ways in which organizations themselves are evolving. Discusses issues that will demand the attention of psychologists in the workplace. Examines implications for the education and training of industrial/organizational psychologists. Presents an overview of the contents of the journal.…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Health Needs, Industrial Psychology, Job Training
Mumford, Alan, Ed. – 1997
This book contains 34 papers examining the theory, process, and outcomes of action learning at work. The following papers are included: "An Introduction to the Text" (Alan Mumford); "The Learning Equation" (Reg Revans); "Action Learning as a Vehicle for Learning" (Alan Mumford); "Placing Action Learning and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Corporate Education, Education Work Relationship, Educational Theories