TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The aim of this paper is to outline the approach and process in place within Kentz Engineers & Constructors to develop graduate engineers on an international basis.Design/methodology/approach– The approach adopted is that of a case study which describes activities and processes within the organization and the rationale behind them, supported by appropriate material. The case study is based upon threads of experiences within the organization over an extended period of some years.Findings– Findings include the need to facilitate experiential learning and provide mentoring within a socialization as well as developmental process.Research limitations/implications– This is a case study focusing on the experiences and practices of one organization. It does not represent an empirical study. However, it contains insights that may be of practical value within businesses and other organizations seeking to develop graduate engineers, or, more broadly, seeking to manage the transition of new workers.Originality/value– This paper illustrates the approach of one international organization to the development of graduate engineers within the construction industry.
VL  - 50
IS  - 5
SN  - 0040-0912
DO  - 10.1108/00400910810889101
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/00400910810889101
AU  - O'Donnell Hugh
AU  - Karallis Takis
AU  - Sandelands Eric
AU  - Cassin James
AU  - O'Neill Donal
ED  - Helen Connor
ED  - Sue Shaw
PY  - 2008
Y1  - 2008/01/01
TI  - Case study: developing graduate engineers at Kentz Engineers & Constructors
T2  - Education + Training
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 439
EP  - 452
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -