Making experience count

Abstract

Argues that managers′ concrete work experience is the most critical of problem solving competences. Discusses a number of reasoning skills that experienced managers generally possess: diagnostic information seeking skills; inductive analysis skills; causal reasoning. Concludes that organizations ought to attempt to release the power of managerial experience.

Citation

Crane, S.A. and Powers, E.A. (1989), "Making experience count", Executive Development, Vol. 2 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000003795