TY - JOUR AB - Purpose– This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint 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– Training courses for workers are a vital part of an organization’s efforts to keep ahead of the game. Gone are the days when people trained for a job and then said “goodbye” to learning for ever. Now continuous training – providing educational opportunities for employees to better understand their role and meet new challenges, particularly those that occur in a dynamic marketplace and as a result of technological advances – ought never to be overlooked or avoided. Practical implications– The paper 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 - 29 IS - 1 SN - 1477-7282 DO - 10.1108/DLO-11-2014-0084 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-11-2014-0084 PY - 2015 Y1 - 2015/01/01 TI - Training Venusians or Martians? Earthly explanations for gender differences T2 - Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 30 EP - 32 Y2 - 2024/03/28 ER -