TY - JOUR AB - Purpose– Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach– This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings– A manager's lot is a tough one at the best of times. There is constant pressure to meet business and client needs, often against a backdrop of constantly dwindling resources. Economic uncertainty has ensured that this balancing act has become even more precarious in recent years. Delivering more for much less is very much the order of the day. Certain areas are notoriously vulnerable when the budget axe is wielded. Training and development is a perfect example. However, this is clearly something of a false economy as few companies will be best positioned to move forward if talent is not properly nurtured. Such short-term thinking continues to prevail though. Practical implications– Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value– The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to digest format. VL - 28 IS - 2 SN - 1477-7282 DO - 10.1108/DLO-02-2014-0007 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-02-2014-0007 PY - 2014 Y1 - 2014/01/01 TI - Informal learning in the workplace: The key role of managers T2 - Development and Learning in Organizations PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 26 EP - 28 Y2 - 2024/03/28 ER -