In the United Kingdom, National Records of Achievement document achievement and action plans for skill acquisition. A case study of their use with midcareer police officers revealed a need to modify the model to reflect adults' ideals and purpose, allegiance to the primary workgroup, and fit with organizational ideals and purpose. (SK)

The nature of employment in the United Kingdom has been changing significantly in recent years and a number of Government-led initiatives have been taken to help people to adapt to this. In particular, individuals are increasingly expected to take responsibility for their own training and development and employing organisations are being…