Design options and outcomes: Progress in development centre research

Abstract

Uses multiple regression to highlight the key design variables underpinning development centre effectiveness. Finds third‐generation designs which provide exercise realism, participant involvement and concerted development planning on the centre to be significantly more effective. Proposes that the most effective post‐centre processes were informal supporting and monitoring activities, plus self‐managed learning.

Citation

Goodge, P. (1995), "Design options and outcomes: Progress in development centre research", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 14 No. 8, pp. 55-59. https://doi.org/10.1108/02621719510097424