This participant's workbook provides references and handouts used in the preparation and delivery of the management skills training sessions designed to upgrade the skills and performance of managerial personnel in the alcoholism field. The curriculum consists of an orientation and overview, the group process, management and change, the planning process, director and board relationships, planning for change, funding sources, selected aspects of financial management, organization structure and position descriptions, personnel evaluation and supervision, appraisal interviews and staff development, information gathering and decision making, individual planning and closing activities. The course is designed for flexibility as a result of national field testing. (LS)