Connors calls for a 'leveling out' period and Society response to all functional segments." (Editor)

The article describes one method of assuring that training and development programs are consistent with organizational members. Includes committee charter and role of the committee chairperson. (MF)

A study at CIGNA Corporation's corporate management development and training program attempted to prove that management training makes a real business contribution. Results demonstrated that net savings directly and indirectly due to the training program were substantial. (CH)

The laboratory approach in managerial training generated a learning design seeking to reverse degenerative communication sequences and to reinforce regenerative communication sequences. (DS)

Examines a training program to prepare managers for business, technical, and social changes facing them. (DS)

Charges that there are few studies linking training with observed organizational change. (DS)

Future training and development programs should stress need to improve and achieve conditions of productivity that can continue to have the United States compete in world markets. (DS)

Reviews organizational development as a management system, stating that a content-oriented or task-requirements approach may be an appropriate intervention to help managers learn process training. Suggests a career development or management system study by a consultant for organizational development training. (MF)

Reports highlights of the American Society for Training and Development's (ASTD) professional development study to develop a model of professional roles and competencies for ASTD members. Members' ratings of trainer activities were used to construct role models for professional trainers. (M F)