An intense interest and concern for morality has emerged among professionals in training and development, as well as in the other professions. While there are some professionals who blatantly abuse their responsibilities to clients, most professionals make ethical errors because of some basic misunderstandings, such as considering moral judgments…

This paper attempts to identify those characteristics of a "good group" (sensitivity group) which should be emphasized or fostered if group members are to have a group experience which is meaningful to and productive for them. The research around which this report is based is discussed under the headings of sensitivity training groups,…

Instructions on how to make your own training kit for under $100 are presented. The kit contains all the essential training tools, and the various uses of the briefcase as a teaching tool for the trainer are discussed. (BP)

The author states that agencies must switch from pedagogical methodology to an andragogically based training operation. This switch will require a major re-education of training staff, but he argues that it is only through adult learning techniques that key personnel will become involved in development programs. (Author/CH)

Discusses the nature of human resource development (HRD), the role of the human resource developer, competencies needed by HRD practitioners, and the development of HRD practitioners. (JOW)

Discusses a current paradox in the field of vocational training, i.e., that at a time when technological change is making increased demands on the quality of vocational training, the quality of in-company training is generally deteriorating. Examines the paradox with particular reference to trainers. (NRJ)

A trainerless laboratory model wherein the trainer never attends is presented. The discussion includes the advantages and disadvantages of the model, evidence for its effectiveness, and implications for the future of training. (Author)

Responses to a questionnaire sent to more than 800 women members of the American Society for Training and Development showed clear affirmation of work-related discrimination. (EB)

A survey of the American training scene was provided for training and personnel managers from Great Britain. (EB)

Describes an exploratory study of student boredom as a block to learning, and reviews some of the implications for trainers if boredom is to be treated as a serious and frequent matter in management training. (MEAD Subscriptions, CSML, University of Lancaster, Lancaster LA1 4YX, England). (NJ)

Presents background information about terminology, the extent of corporate commitment to training, and the trainer's role before dealing with programs to train trainers. Recommended are training programs for trainers that provide multiple opportunities for interacting with other people under both simulated and real conditions. (Author/MER)