Schools of thought on creating good managers: Skills strategy focuses on good practices

Abstract

Purpose

Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints 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

The research reveals Experiential Learning Theory to be a useful framework for evaluating how effectively the skills strategy is permeating the certificate. And with the importance placed on direct experience, and of learning as a holistic process of adaptation to the world, there is perhaps something of the “University of Life” about ELT.

Practical implications

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.

Citation

(2011), "Schools of thought on creating good managers: Skills strategy focuses on good practices", Strategic Direction, Vol. 27 No. 4, pp. 22-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580541111115465