The learning style of older executives differs from that of younger ones. If training is to be effective, the methodology must be different as well. Trainers must "look to the learner" if they are to meet the learning needs of senior executives as well as satisfy the demands of the marketplace. (JOW)

Ford Foundation sponsored research at the Swiss International Management Development Institute focused on thought processes, kinds of content, and types of intellectual output or outcomes. Article includes a diagram of relative effectiveness of participative methods in developing specific skills, and Guilford's Structure of the Intellect" model.…

Discusses myths about the Japanese management styles; what the West can learn from the Japanese; the concept of nonlinear management; and training modules which teach self-discipline, tolerance, and nonlinear management. (CT)

This article offers 14 practical guidelines that can help pave the way to credibility for the training department in an organization. (Author)

Community and Individual Development Association (CIDA) City Campus is a private business college that provides bachelor's degrees to economically disadvantaged students in South Africa. CIDA's model of management education is in stark contrast to conventional business schools, which are not accessible to or adapted to students from extreme…

Discusses why measuring behavior change is an effective way to project how the training program is contributing to the objectives of the organization and reducing operating costs. (CT)

Discusses a universal foundation upon which a comprehensive supervisory training program may be built. Individual businesses can modify the basic plan, which was developed by the International Labour Organization, to fit their needs. (JOW)

The principal-as-teacher model can help principals become effective instructional and symbolic leaders by grounding them in classroom realities. Teaching gives principals a continuous feel for the educational process, allows testing of administrative decisions or policy, serves as a source of ideas, provides for direct principal/student access,…

"In-basket" training is ineffective. The Annenburg Institute for School Reform suggests that principals learn most effectively in groups, foster more powerful faculty and student learning by focusing on their own learning, must move beyond their assumptions, and need more focused reflection. Strong leadership, rigorous planning, and…

Purpose: This paper aims to document the development and use of cases for the leadership development of principals in one large education system in Australia. The case initiative was specially targeted at deepening understandings of the department's recently released statement about the principalship, "Leadership Matters". The…

Describes various programs of the British Manpower Services Commission: Special Measures, Training Opportunities Scheme, Open Tech Program, Girl Technician Scheme, Technical and Vocational Education Initiative, Youth Training Scheme, and plans for a management training program. (CT)

Lists important management skills and examines how the skills of women are viewed as compared to men as well as how trainers can better respond to the specific needs of women in management positions. (Author)

Discusses the Chinese commitment to training and human resource development. Describes a department store, the Chinese Enterprise Management Association, a tool factory, and management development centers. (JOW)

Internal management development programs are effective especially for teaching management skills to women because of women's position on the learning curve. (Author)

Competency models involve a methodology that demonstrates the validity of the model's standards: are people who have the competencies better managers than those who do not? Competency models should no longer be regarded as a panacea and should be only one of the tools used by trainers. (JOW)