Journal of European Industrial Training: Volume 27 Issue 6

Encouraging SME participation in training: identifying practical approaches

This study was designed to provide insights into how barriers to small‐ to medium‐sized enterprises’ (SMEs’) participation can be addressed by training providers by examining…

Career anchors and the effects of downsizing: implications for generations and cultures at work. A preliminary investigation

This paper examines the relationships between career anchors, age, culture, gender, employment experience and the impact of downsizing on career planning. Presents the results…

Seeking success through strategic management development

Strategic management development (SMD) uses corporate objectives and strategies as drivers for management development and aims to achieve multiple outcomes. Most studies of SMD…

Understanding the impact of a consultant’s worldview: the use of metaphor in a diagnostic exercise

This action research study seeks to identify the barriers to effective organisational consulting, and to understand the choices consultants make in working with clients. In the…

Challenges and opportunities in mergers and acquisitions: three international case studies – Deutsche Bank‐Bankers Trust; British Petroleum‐Amoco; Ford‐Volvo

Explores the challenges and opportunities in integration processes, and the factors responsible for the success of cross‐boarder acquisitions within related industries. Emphasises…

EU-financed learning centre boosts workforce skills

Commission calls for more investment in education and training

Commission launches e-learning Web site

Education and training for entrepreneurship backed

Training accolade for MG Rover

StorageTek expands its employees' horizons

Too few women in European research, says report

Employment: data and challenges in the EU candidate countries

Unions to get workers on the learning pathway