A successful approach to improving a residency training program in internal medicine had residents, attending physicians, and administrators use a consensus-building method to develop problem lists ranked by two criteria (high importance and high potential for solution), for which short- and long-term management interventions were created. (MSE)

Suggestions for improving alumni association membership recruitment and retention, for raising non-dues income, and for keeping records are made based on Kansas State University's experiences. (MSE)

An approach to college budgeting that encompasses strategic as well as operational decisions is proposed. Strategic decisions focus on creation and maintenance of institutional capacity, whereas operational decisions focus on use of that capacity to accomplish specific purposes. Strategic budgeting must emphasize institutional assets and their…

This paper compares the human brain-mind system to the structure and systems of large organizations and bureaucracies. It argues that effective organizations mirror the systems seen in healthy brains, while ineffective organizations resemble damaged brains and chronically pursue short-term goals through inflexible routines instead of looking for…

Three conceptions underlying current university restructuring processes are examined: cost containment, separation of academic and administrative units, and emphasis on data gathering. Discussion focuses on emerging problems and suggestions for rethinking restructuring and moving beyond these conceptions. (MSE)

Public coaching is a way to share one's thoughts with others in the organization as a means of facilitating organizational development. The article describes initial insights regarding public coaching and the unique features of public coaching as it relates to organizational development processes, explaining how and where public coaching works.…

Effective organizational learning must build on individual learning. Continuous work-centered learning is a sequential process of interaction, implementation, integration, and iteration. A learning organization should aim to improve individual capacity to recognize and use learning opportunities. (SK)

An approach to analysis of educational reform on college campuses that focuses on movement toward, rather than organizational manifestations of, change is described. Four stages include (1) the decision to act consistently with principles; (2) establishment of internal organizational support; (3) going public with intentions; and (4) emergence of…

Discussion of college planning compares planning as a cultural/social process and as a rational tool for identifying and achieving institutional goals. Factors to be considered in planning as a cultural process are examined. It is concluded that leaders should examine both substantive and cultural effects of change. (MSE)

Examines three historical examples of experiments in social change at the school level. Discusses the underlying assumptions that establishing a democratic education on a small scale can contribute to societal democracy and that education must come from the people and be related to their everyday lives. (CJS)

Development of a transnational organizational culture is shaped by such factors as language development policy, board and management composition, commitment, international communication processes, remuneration policies, and national culture and management style. An international management development policy must consider recruitment, career…

Includes "Introduction to This Special Issue" (Mirabile); "Career Counseling for the 1990s and Beyond" (Guterman); "Career Counselor as Consultant to Organizations" (Shepard); "Managing Careers in Changing Organizations" (Schecter); "Does Your Client Need a Mentor?" (Morton, Sanzgiri); "Recognition and Treatment of Career Indecision in Adults"…

Case studies demonstrate that well-managed learning contracts can significantly increase the value of supervisor development, help facilitate more consensus-building and collaboration, and encourage organizational learning. (SK)

The rationally based model of action learning limits learning and change. Adding a psychological component (emotional experiences that promote or discourage learning) and a political component (effects of institutional and personal power relations on learning) broadens understanding of individual and organizational development. (SK)

Deals with the formation and operation of the Canadian Council for Geographic Education (CCGE). Discusses its operations, programs, publications, key personnel, and how to join the council. Programs discussed include The Great Canadian Geography Challenge, the CCGE Teacher Network and newsletter, Geography Awareness Week, and summer institutes for…