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Schneider, Holly; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1992
This report presents the results of a demonstration of the cost effectiveness of supervisory and management development training, and it outlines a model that will permit practitioners to conduct a definitive analysis of the financial value of training. The purpose of the study was to predict potential Return on Investment (ROI) and measure the…
Descriptors: Accountability, Cost Effectiveness, Industrial Training, Management Development
Olson, Linda – Performance and Instruction, 1982
Describes the Academic Leadership Development Program at Texas Tech University, which incorporates personal and organizational aspects of development into a series of training workshops for college administrators. (JJD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Leadership Training, Management Development
Wright, Van O. – Performance and Instruction, 1991
This sixth in a series of articles describing IBM's Opportunity Management Program addresses the approach and methods used to accomplish a summative evaluation. Four levels of validation of performance and business results are discussed, and nontraditional methods of evaluation are recommended, including the use of data gathered by IBM in levels…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Management Development, Postsecondary Education
Dawson, Graydon – Performance and Instruction, 1992
The most successful TQM (Total Quality Management) training programs include a set of "paradigm-shifting" experiences to encourage self-assessment by managers. Their retraining and altered perceptions result in an empowered workforce and long-term, significant improvement in the effectiveness and success of their organization. (seven references)…
Descriptors: Labor Relations, Management Development, Organizational Climate, Postsecondary Education
Smith, Martin E. – Performance and Instruction, 1982
Describes and evaluates the computerized training information system in use at New England Telephone Company. The system consists of a set of training records stored in four databases which can be used for summarizing and forecasting training course information. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Industrial Training, Management Development
Wright, Van O.; Wills, John C. – Performance and Instruction, 1991
This last in a series of articles describing IBM's Opportunity Management Program focuses on the transfer of training programs to different cultures. Problems with translating materials into other languages are discussed, helpful attitudes are suggested, continuity is considered, and an overview of all the articles in this series is provided.…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Industrial Training, Intercultural Programs, Management Development
Brademas, D. James – Performance and Instruction, 1982
Studied the effectiveness of a five and one-half day workshop and an alternate three and one-half day workshop on organization development in developing a more democratic style of leadership in Illinois park and recreation supervisory personnel. The shorter workshop resulted in a more positive leadership style change than the longer one. (JJD)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Employer Employee Relationship, Leadership Training, Management Development
