A Guide To Management Development Techniques (what To Use When)

Effective management development is a key component in every successful organization. This detailed guide to the various techniques used in management development will help you both to understand and make best use of the wide range of techniques available. Offering underpinning theory and practical advice, the book looks in detail at each technique and provides · a definition and detailed description of the technique; · analysis and evaluation to assess its strengths and weaknesses; · assessment of costs and the suitability of a particular technique for learning styles; · case studies detailing either a specific application of the technique or how it has been utilized in a leading organization. Wherever possible, further reading and relevant Web site URLs offer starting points for further investigation. Covering every technique from the traditional to the digital, the book shows how to get the best out of each management development technique, from coaching and teambuilding to psychometrics and e-learning. About Author: Kenneth Fee is a management development consultant based in Scotland. He is particularly interested in imaginative applications of knowledge management and in the interactive dimensions of e-learning. He has 20 years’ management experience and an MBA, and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.