Elements to be included in a systematic approach to helping managers in their work and in the process to obtain relevant learning are outlined, along with methods of handling the interaction between the work pressures on managers and trends in the business environment. (MF)

The author focuses on one particular systems approach, succession planning, and the role of the manager in this process. The manager's role in a career counseling session is spelled out in several steps. The importance of training workshops is also examined. (CT)

Andersen Consulting is a global training firm with more than 20,000 consultants serving clients from 151 officers in 46 countries. In 1995, Andersen Consulting introduced a career development model (CDM) as a new organizing structure for its consultants in North and South America. The CDM, which translates the findings of research on integrative…

A guide for community leaders, extension staff, and community or rural development practitioners outlines the evolution of a regional training model for community-based problem solving in rural areas experiencing economic decline. The paper discusses the model's underlying concepts and implementation process and includes descriptions of four…

This book, which is designed to be used either as a tool for improving one-on-one on-the-job training (OJT) conducted by supervisors or as a reference guide for performance specialists and instructional designers, explains how to establish and operate a comprehensive OJT program. The following topics are covered in the book's 11 chapters: reaping…