Journal of European Industrial Training: Volume 20 Issue 8

Transforming graduates, transforming small firms

Ian Roffe

Examines the influence of intra‐European co‐operation on a regional response to human resource development, and in particular, to graduate placement in small firms. Discusses the…

Entrepreneurship education and training ‐ introducing entrepreneurship into non‐business disciplines

Briga Hynes

Entrepreneurs or the move towards self‐employment is, and will continue to become, an increasingly important element of economic growth and development. It is now recognized that…

Using the red‐blue exercise to facilitate learning transfer: theory and practice

Mike Maughan, Adrian Thornhill, Caroline Maughan

Presents findings from the use of the red‐blue exercise over time which demonstrate the existence of discrepant reasoning in the application of learning. Claims this observation…

Producing and using case material for research and teaching: a workshop for partners in know‐how transfer projects

Edwin Nelson

Demonstrates the structure and approach used in a workshop to train trainers in case research and writing skills. The purpose of the workshop is to apply basic principles to the…

Training issues for the European automotive industry

Ben Dankbaar

Provides an overview of the results of an investigation carried out for the European Commission. Aims to identify themes and issues in the field of continuing training in the…