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Kirchner, C.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1989
This article reports findings of a mail survey of 519 managers in blindness services on their preferences for management training seminars. Preferences vary somewhat according to management level; there is little or no variation by region, public versus private auspices, education versus rehabilitation, or time in present position. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Blindness, 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
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
Rushby, Nick – Interactive Learning International, 1992
Describes the Performance Improvement Programme (PIP) system, which uses a series of structured questionnaires focused on learning objectives to assess the effectiveness of management simulation. Results of evaluation of four simulations are summarized, and the influence of personal learning style is considered. Five annotated references are…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Industrial Training
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Lycke, K. H.; Hoftvedt, B. O.; Holm, H. A. – Medical Teacher, 1998
A training program for educational supervisors for medical doctors in specialist training was introduced in Norway in 1986. The program has been continuously evaluated using questionnaires at course end. Participating consultants reported that the training program helped them become better supervisors, motivated them to supervise trainees, and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Graduate Medical Students, Internship Programs, Management Development
Frearson, Michael – 2003
The development of leadership and management in postcompulsory learning in England was examined in a survey of managers and leaders at English colleges, work-based learning (WBL) providers, and adult and community learning (ACL) providers. Of the 22,000 questionnaires distributed, nearly 2,000 were completed. The respondents were predominately…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Qualifications
Mohamed, Dominic A. – 1983
The Florida Extern Leadership Training Program for Local Administrators of Vocational Education was conceived to meet the need for trained and certified leadership personnel in vocational education at the local level throughout Florida. During the third year of the project's operation, project staff implemented a training program to meet state…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Competency Based Education, Educational Administration, Individualized Instruction
Harrison, Lin; Griggs, Martha – 1983
To determine the role of vocational education in enhancing private sector productivity in the Sedalia, Missouri area, the feasibility of a program to assist business and industry in productivity awareness, assessment, and improvement was evaluated. Based on data from six area business and industry representatives who agreed to complete a survey…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, College Programs, Community Colleges, Economic Development
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Savio, Mary L. – 1981
A study examined those competencies needed by local administrators of Michigan vocational education programs at the secondary and career-education-planning-district (CEPD) levels to carry out effectively their duties and responsibilities. The Administrator Task Inventory, a survey to identify and verify the importance of and the need for training…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Education, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Responsibility
Hole, F. Marvin; And Others – 1977
A research project examined adequacy and appropriateness of traditional means of teacher preparation for health occupations programs and made recommendations for change. Its specific task was to survey (via questionnaires) all personnel involved in health occupations programs at the secondary, postsecondary, and adult levels in various educational…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrator Education, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role