This yearbook is designed as a comprehensive guide to British Industrial Training. Section 1 describes existing resources, information, and obligations in the light of the Industrial Training Act of 1964. Sections 2-6 cover the scope of training; the Department of Education and Productivity and the Central Training Council; the 30 Industrial…

Innovative programs and new methods of training for cross cultural skills in interpersonal interaction are the focus of this review which provides a bibliography with 48 abstracts of documents, largely from the years 1966 to 1968; a topical digest of the main points made in these documents, elaborated by quotations from the texts; and an index to…

Designed as a ready reference source on training practices and theories in work organizations, this annotated bibliography cites 109 items on general aspects of training (including the historical development of training and the identification of needs), followed by eleven bibliographies and by over 600 other works on manual and clerical skill…

A report on civil service training in Great Britain includes information on: (1) the Fulton Committee and Training; (2) management training; (3) training in machinery of government and administration; (4) induction and supervision; (5) specialized and vocational training; (6) communication and methods; organization of training; (7) further…

Taken from the annual conference (May 12-16, 1969) of the American Society for Training and Development, these papers concentrate on sociological and related trends affecting manpower development and utilization. Such topics as new training and educational resources for industrial trainers, current social change and upheaval on and off college…

This booklet explains what training grants are offered by the Furniture and Timber Training Board of Great Britain, indicates how to claim them, and outlines the Board's training philosophy. Foldouts present conditions which apply in whole or in part to the Training Grants Scheme, followed by guidelines for completing forms. The main section…

This study begins with a look at current systems and practices in educational administration in an effort to identify the influence of certain interpersonal relationships on educational planning. Different types of planning organizations are then surveyed to illustrate that methods in and approaches to administration and planning are numerous. A…

This report is one of two evaluating job development activities being carried on in 16 metropolitan areas. Programmatic activities being explored include those of: (1) The Concentrated Employment Program, (2) The Work Incentive Program, (3) Job Opportunities in the Business Sector, (4) MDTA Institutional Program, (5) The Employment Service…

This program is designed to make the concept of the new school possible -- one that provides a variety of learning situations and guarantees learning opportunities for all individuals. The report makes recommendations in four areas that foster the new school concept: (1) technical assistance and evaluation support for school-based projects using…

Several consultants address the issue of competencies required of professional librarians for the effective management of the automation process. Highlights include formal and professional ongoing education and the need for technical training and problem solving skills to enable librarians to evaluate and develop library systems effectively.…

Identifies two major administrative problems: (1) schools need instructional leadership, but management tasks take most of a principal's time, and (2) teachers want professional development leadership to come from within their own ranks. Examines myths and realities of the principal's role and describes master teacher leadership structures already…

Describes an interprovincial visitation program for school trustees and administrators from British Columbia and Ontario designed to help them deal more effectively with educational issues produced by multicultural societies. Discusses visitation programs as cost-effective means to broaden the knowledge and thereby increase the effectiveness of…

The effects on principals in South Australia of Human Achievement Skills training, aimed at developing interpersonal, human relations, and personnel management skills, were measured by conducting interviews with trainees and staff members 3 months after training and by obtaining responses to organizational climate questionnaires before and after…

To understand the realities and complexities faced by beginning primary school principals, a group of researchers from Belgium, Canada, England, the Netherlands, and the United States launched a collaborative study in 2000. This report describes the Belgium arm of the study. The study set out to answer the following: What are similarities and…

Contract learning is an invaluable tool in organizational learning and management development. A contract can incorporate teacher-directed learning (TDL) and self-directed learning (SDL), as appropriate. Substantial research has revealed the power of SDL; the trick is to harness this learning for the benefit of the organization. The literature on…