Helpers in Management Development

Abstract

Describes three of the situations in which a manager can be helped to learn by others – problem solving, using networks, colleagues. States that the reason so many so‐called learning opportunities are not effective is because they are not managed. Takes six helpers – boss, grand boss, members, colleagues, subordinates and project clients/ sponsors – and describes the help that each might offer. Finally describes issues about the helping process.

Citation

Mumford, A. (1992), "Helpers in Management Development", Executive Development, Vol. 5 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239210009806