A national survey of state certification offices was conducted to determine requirements for administrator certification in special education and to assess the status of special education training programs. Over half of the states offer separate special education administrator certification and over half have at least one training program…

Outlines a research framework for examining changes as a result of sensitivity training in an experimental learning workshop. Hypotheses include expected changes in empathy, self-awareness, perception and behavior. Emphasis is on positive effects of personal construct theory. (JAC)

This collection of thought-provoking and sometimes humorous quotations should be of interest to any student personnel administrator seeking upward mobility. Subjects include preparation and training, the doctorate, career commitment, availability of positions, politics, professional activities and age. (Author/BEF)

This article focuses on the issue of creating a national museum laboratory to provide opportunities to test what is called, "the field of action." Also included is a discussion of creating an interinstitutional computerized retrieval system to provide information about the location of specific research. (Author/SA)

Outlines major effects that the application of micro-electronics devices in products/processes and in office systems will have on future manpower and skill requirements in manufacturing organizations. Identifies the type of problems these changes will pose for manpower managers. Provides general guidelines for the successful management of these…

Emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing the stress produced by organizational development and encourages practitioners to acknowledge stress management as an important organizational development skill. (LRA)

While most organizational development consultants agree that managers are the real change agents, the profession has been slow to actively prepare managers to create and manage change. This article identifies barriers to helping the manager and offers guidelines for more effective consultant behavior. (LRA)

The author proposes a new role synthesis for the principal, that of Chief Executive Officer--the ultimate "quality control officer" for the school and its program. He cites three main areas for change or improvement that principals must effect in order to assume executive authority. (Author/SJL)

The study examined the moderating effects that nursing supervisors' leadership styles and interpersonal needs have on changes between their pre and post-training measures of leadership attitudes and opinions. The 119 subjects were participants in a two day management development training program. Tabulated findings and implications for hospitals…

Describes an 11-year study of salesmen performance which shows how rating by instructors during sales training can help solve organizational problems involving selection, promotion, and placement. (Editor/WL)

Examines the design and implementation of an interactive video, distance learning program developed for the Federal Aviation Administration's Center for Management Development. Program evaluation suggests that instructors were most effective as learning managers, that course consistency and detail were essential, and that visuals were most…

Summarizes a study that queried 140 South Carolina principals regarding their training needs, prior training activities, and recommendations for improvement. Participants' most important training needs involved curriculum design and instruction and the learning environment. Principals were most concerned about training time and location, activity…

Clarifies the meaning of knowledge management and gives examples of organizations that overtly practice it. Outlines four steps in knowledge management: (1) making knowledge visible; (2) building knowledge intensity; (3) building knowledge infrastructure; and (4) developing a knowledge culture. Discusses managing people as assets, librarians as…

Discusses a case study of Cummins Engine Company's partnership with a university for development of supervisors and middle managers which identified success factors for cooperative efforts: flexibility, a wider focus on knowledge and skills needed, and recognition for participants in the form of valid university qualifications. (SK)

Offers a critical evaluation of how school leaders are using web-based conferencing. It asks if it is being used effectively, and how it could be developed. Takes an evaluation of the Information and Communication Technology component of the Leadership Programme for Serving Heads, and looks at planned use, actual use, and the views of the…