Development and Learning in Organizations: Volume 28 Issue 3

The professional basis of development work: suppose the person you are assisting to learn decides to leave the organization

– The purpose of this article is to challenge some assumptions about development work. It raised moral and ethical dilemma facing learning and development professionals.

Strength-based coaching: making the case for its adoption in small businesses

The purpose of this paper is to make the case that owner-managers of small businesses should consider using strength-based coaching as a key element of their performance…

Improving e-learning outcomes through purposeful peer interactions: three helpful recommendations to ensure success

– The purpose of this paper is to provide some guidelines to help organizations improve e-learning initiatives through the use of purposeful interactions among trainees.

Reverse mentoring becomes a two-way street: case study of a mentoring project for IT competence

The purpose of this paper is to report on the experiences of a large Australian Government department in the successful trialling of a formal reverse mentoring project for…

How managing the interaction created a system of learning in a wholesale distribution model

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate how a manufacturer improved the interaction within the channel to facilitate a system of learning between three subsequent customer…

Getting to grips with global supply chain management: “Soft skills” shortages can restrict revenue growth

The purpose of this paper is to outline the reasons for the ongoing talent shortage in supply chain management (SCM) and to consider ways in which partnering with human resource…

The importance of engaging in workplace learning: Motivating staff through informal learning

– The purpose of this paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Promoting professional development in new school principals: Coaches home in on “here and now”

– The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of coaching for newly appointed school principals and head teachers as they establish themselves in their new role.

How to cultivate a successful internship program: Maximizing the benefits and minimizing the costs

– The purpose of this paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Coaching is key to SME success: International business coach Peter Boolkah explains why the right coach can take your business to the next level

– The purpose of the paper is to provide an interview with Peter Boolkah.

Cross-Cultural Communication, Theory and Practice

Collaborating for Results: Silo Working and Relationships that Work

Editorial