Presents results of a mail survey on training methods used by 69 manufacturing and 49 nonmanufacturing firms in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul). (LY)

At Colchester Lathe Company, Ltd., it has been found that introducing any new system, With good communications and flexibility, the system can be a vast improvement over the traditional approach to craft training. (NL)

An introductory description to some of the work being done by the Programmed Instruction Centre for Industry based at Sheffield University. (AA)

A study report and recommendations for training shop stewards, with particular reference to the need for fuller cooperation between unions and management in program planning. A standardized union steward job model is included. (LY)

The Industrial Training Act and the formation of the training boards have led to thorough consideration of training. Unfortunately, the energies of the two authorities have not been coordinated to form an integrated whole. (NL)

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

Suggests that case studies can be used effectively in the education and training of personnel specialists even with students who have little previous work experience. States that, in spite of several problems that must be overcome, case study work is a valuable aid to student learning. (NRJ)