Reports a field study of computer professionals' client relationships. Concludes that client-oriented interaction behaviors grounded in the interactional view provide substantial discrimination between high and low-performing professionals. (MS/JAD)

Research findings from nursing and teacher education identify three stages of concern in professional preparation: self (survival as a learner); task (mastery of professional role); and impact (promotion of client care). The developmental process of preservice and inservice education is enhanced by reflection at each stage as a means of…

Half of the $50 billion spent on training each year is wasted. The training industry is responsible for at least half of that waste because the field is not fully professionalized and too many programs are not based on research on human psychology and behavior. The training industry must improve both the quality of its product and the quality of…

A survey of various industries (n=10,376) received 1,686 responses, of whom 1,495 recently attended seminars. Participants had the following preferences: state-of-the-art information, ability to select from several dates, interaction with other attendees, business practitioners as instructors, discussion/small groups, from 20 to 40 participants,…

Interviews with 14 human resource development practitioners who worked in German companies and 15 Germans working in U.S. divisions of German companies revealed that German curricula are more narrowly focused, U.S. managers receive more management training, and career and organizational development have no clear role in German companies. (SK)

Traditional supervision paradigms, based on changing teachers' behavior, are ineffective. The Knowledge Work Supervision model helps align supervisory processes with a school system's purposes, goals, and outcomes. A special supervisory paradigm that shifts focus from individual behavior to an organization's work processes and social systems is…

Interviews with 1,115 male and 271 female professionals revealed significant gender differences in objective characteristics (job title, salary grade, and numbers supervised) and few differences in subjective characteristics (rewards, peer cohesion, staff support, role conflict/ambiguity, workload). (SK)

Surveyed perceptions of Association for Counselor Education and Supervision members (approximate n=217) concerning different aspects of counselor credentialing. Most respondents considered registration and licensure important for professional identity and protection, with licensure being considered the more important. Certification was seen as…

In the past, educational counseling in Latin America has been used to limit economic and political participation and maintain unequal resource distribution. Modernization, the new free trade agreement, and other changes are changing the role of counseling. (SK)

Examines search for professional philosophy in student affairs. Describes two alternative ways of viewing world that may influence necessity, desirability, and possibility of arriving at unifying philosophy for student affairs. Explores appropriateness of current philosophy statement "Student Personnel Point of View" (American Council on…

Discussion of computing as a science and profession examines the chasm between computer scientists and users, barriers to the use and growth of computing, experimental computer science, computational science, software engineering, professional identity, professional practices, applications of technology, innovation, field boundaries, and…

Counseling has taken on the trappings of a profession via registration, accreditation, supervision, and codes of ethics. Has it achieved the reality? What about content, outcomes, quality? Are we achieving more than amateurs? Is there a "high" road and a "low" road to professionalization? Which one shall we travel? (Author)

Responses from 80% of a sample of 300 employment and training specialists identified influences on participation in professional continuing education: competence, professional development, demographic characteristics such as organizational role and gender, and attitude toward the profession. Recommendations for instructional design that…

A questionnaire with workforce competencies for managers identified separately for men and women was completed by 310 women and 249 men. Seven important competencies were identified for each gender. Results suggest the acquisition of competence involves both learning and overcoming constraints, influenced by differences in individual experiences.…

Several contexts and themes of professionalism are considered including the nature of "professional issues," professionalism, and writing about professional issues. The professional issues discussed are the socio-political and cultural contexts, systems, employment, career development, relationships with other professionals, and the self. Next, I…