Industrial and Commercial Training: Volume 43 Issue 5

What do we mean by the term “talent” in talent management?

The purpose of this article is to consider the ways the notion of “talent” has developed over many years, both historically and linguistically, in a number of European and…

Dynamic performance management: how to deliver more, with less, forever

The research is unequivocal: when it comes to return on equity, revenue growth, profitability and employee turnover, performance management can deliver remarkable results for next…

Seeking common ground: an alternative diversity training paradigm

During a typical diversity program, participants are encouraged to recognize, evaluate, and appreciate differences. The purpose of this paper is to explore the rationale for…

Lafarge develops employee talent through e‐learning

The number of companies using remote learning solutions to develop talent and skills has witnessed an upsurge in recent years. Thanks to Web 2.0 and other types of technology…

I am here to stay! The stock broking way (an Indian perspective): part 1

Since the financial services industry in India has reached a level of maturity in terms of products and quality of delivery of services and the advent of foreign players, there…

Do leaders really need to be tired? A sustainable view of leadership development and the vital leader

This paper aims to make a contribution to the field of sustainable leadership development. It seeks to explore the positive implications associated with developing a vital…

Developing a system for training unemployed adults at the VTC (vocational training centres) in Greece

The educational methodology of lifelong learning and adult education ensures human employment, the progress of society and peaceful social coexistence. Programs of vocational…

Tales for Coaching

Dixons managers make the right connections

Nationwide calls for more female apprentices

Barlows UK delivers better driving

Telephone firm connects with better customer service

More Tales for Trainers

Bakery managers rise to the occasion

Academy partners Prudential on financial-skills training

E-learning fuels sales training at British Gas

IBM speeds learning at Shell