This examination of the organizational development model of change as it applies to management development within a complex organization of higher education includes some practical results from applying this model and insights into how to manage a public or private organization. (MBR)

Introduces and defines strategic planning in organizational training, describes four current schools of curriculum theory--subject-centered, experience-centered, objectives-centered, and opportunity-centered--and illustrates how each theory can be modified to make training anticipate as well as react to organizational needs. (MBR)

Briefly examines the Bell System as it existed before its break-up, changes that have occurred and what has resulted, and efforts of an instructional developer to design a learning experience for middle managers as they move into this new work environment. The resultant seminar and its focus are discussed. (MBR)