Devolving training and development to line managers

Abstract

Reports that most organizations see training and development as the province of the human resource department. Proposes that responsibility for this should be placed in the hands of the line manager. Investigates how the responsibility for training and development can be successfully transferred to the line manager. Concludes with a series of key learning points which help in the implementation of this strategy.

Citation

Mindell, N. (1995), "Devolving training and development to line managers", Management Development Review, Vol. 8 No. 2, pp. 16-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/09622519510081993