Theory Can Be Practical: How Managers Develop Their Skills

Abstract

Suggests that successful managers develop practical theories or frameworks to guide their decision making and problem solving. Describes how managers developed a framework for focusing performance appraisal, training and career development opportunities in a long‐term care hospital.

Citation

Barton Cunningham, J. (1992), "Theory Can Be Practical: How Managers Develop Their Skills", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 13 No. 4, pp. 20-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437739210013414