Identifies skills that Human Resource Development Specialists must demonstrate to function effectively as educators and trainers. A sample of businesses and industries considered potential competency statements to be "ideal" or "real." Implications for teacher education programs are discussed. (Author/DF)

A study reports on the components of teacher education programs that managers in business and industry value for preparing educational personnel to work in employee training and development. Teachers in private sector programs should be able to counsel and direct other employees, organize materials, and work with groups. (Author/PP)