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Peer reviewedPestello, Roxy J. – Journal of Staff Development, 1984
A former educator who currently holds a management position in private industry relates perceptions of the differences between programs in education and business. Clients, content, and training processes of both settings are explored. (DF)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Comparative Analysis, Faculty Development, Goal Orientation
Foster, Irene M. – 1998
A study was conducted to determine the nature and extent of continuing education and management training programs used by apparel retail companies and to document program content, objectives, methods, assessment techniques, and evaluation procedures. Information was gathered through qualitative research, using the multiple-case study method, with…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Corporate Education, Fashion Industry, Management Development
Green, Thad B.; Cotlar, Morton – Training and Development Journal, 1973
Asserts that an effective training technique would be to combine the case method approach with film-based simulation techniques. (DS)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Case Studies, Experimental Groups
Livingston, J. Sterling – Training and Development Journal, 1983
The author examines the shift from generalized management training to learning experiences specifically tailored for application on the job. He argues that acquisition of knowledge is not enough, if learners do not have the skills of application to follow through on what was learned. (SSH)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Business Administration Education, Competency Based Education, Job Performance
Peer reviewedMartin, Shan – Group and Organization Studies, 1982
Describes experiences in assisting native management trainers in Bahrain improve management training programs. Discusses characteristics of people and organizations, program design, relationships with resident trainers, training preferences and learning styles of managers, and language and communication. (RC)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Cognitive Style, Cross Cultural Training, Foreign Countries
Kottenstette, James P. – Performance and Instruction, 1981
Describes the application of computer based instruction (CBI) to prepare adult learners for new roles as managers in the acquisition of major defense systems. CBI efficiency and effectiveness are considered in terms of their potential to contribute to organizational performance needs and goals. (MER)
Descriptors: Adults, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedSargent, Alice G. – Group and Organization Studies, 1981
Discusses organizational problems that arise from traditional sex-role behaviors. Presents androgyny as a concept that can be integrated with behavioral-science training programs, especially human-resource-management programs. Cites examples of traditional behavior and suggests ways for male and female employees to acquire androgynous behavior.…
Descriptors: Androgyny, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Competence
Peer reviewedCrisci, Pat Eva; Tutela, Alfred D. – Urban Education, 1990
Discusses the development, content, and implementation of a training program for administrative personnel who work in urban settings in the Cleveland City School District. Presents a model, The Leadership Academy, which provides assistance, upgrading, renewal, or retraining to all the district's administrators. (JS)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Role, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Rothwell, William J.; Kazanas, H. C. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1994
Reviews the literature on management development and summarizes results of a survey of human resources development (HRD) professionals' perceptions about management development practices. Topics discussed include identifying management development needs; strategic business plans, succession plans, and individual development plans; frequency and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Instructional Effectiveness, Literature Reviews, Management Development
Peer reviewedAckerson, Jack – Journal of Interactive Instruction Development, 1995
Discusses how to conduct a top-level analysis of training management functions to identify problems within a training system resulting from rapid growth, the acquisition of new departments, or mergers. The data gathering process and analyses are explained, training management functions and activities are described, and root causes and solutions…
Descriptors: Administration, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Industrial Training
Direct linkOlson-Buchanan, Julie B.; Rechner, Paula L.; Sanchez, Rudolph J.; Schmidtke, James M. – Education & Training, 2007
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe development of a component in a management principles course to develop university students' virtual team skills. There were several challenges in creating and implementing this new component. The paper aims to describe how these challenges were addressed and discusses outcomes associated with this…
Descriptors: Training Methods, Employees, Team Training, Teamwork
Download full textReitzug, Ulrich C. – 1989
An argument for teaching vision development and clarification in educational administration programs through the use of multiple conceptual frameworks is presented in this paper. A review of two conceptual frameworks--reflective practice and leadership forces--concludes that vision, a key ingredient of effective leadership, must be more thoroughly…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrators, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education
An Examination of Current Conflict Management Training Practices in 10 Large American Organizations.
Shockley-Zalabak, Pamela S. – 1984
To describe the conflict management training practices in 10 large American organizations, a study gathered descriptive data through interviews with organizational personnel responsible for training and development, a review of written materials where available, and observations of the delivery of conflict management training programs. The…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Employer Employee Relationship
EDWARDS, M.O. – 1967
TO DETERMINE THE DESIRABILITY OF HAVING ITS OWN CREATIVITY COURSE, THE STANFORD RESEARCH INSTITUTE SURVEYED 43 ORGANIZATIONS ON THEIR PROBLEM SOLVING COURSES. FIFTEEN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATIONS, FOUR CONSULTING FIRMS, A GOVERNMENT AGENCY, A RESEARCH CORPORATION, AND NINE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES RESPONDED WITH SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON COURSE LENGTH…
Descriptors: Administrators, Business, Course Descriptions, Creativity
Rosenau, Fred S. – 1977
Suggestions are made for helping project managers aid educational linking agents in acquiring new skills or sharpening existing skills. These tentative suggestions are grouped into five categories: (l) skill/knowledge domains; (2) setting priorities; (3) choosing among options; (4) selecting trainers; (5) resources. Skill/knowledge priorities…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Decision Making, Educational Objectives, Guidelines
