A window on an alien world: development centres in the context of director competences

Abstract

Reports the experience drawn from three projects in different organizations to establish senior management development centres set against director level competences. The outcomes clearly differentiate between director and senior management competences. Discusses the findings in terms of the nature of participants′ expectations and the broader organizational issues in supporting development needs.

Citation

Harley, A. (1995), "A window on an alien world: development centres in the context of director competences", Executive Development, Vol. 8 No. 6, pp. 28-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239510095529