This report provides an overview of practical challenges of management development (MD) in major United Kingdom employing organizations. It is based on discussions with MD managers representing about 30 large organizations in both private and public sectors, including international companies who attended 2 forums; published material; and research…

Career issues facing individuals employed in organizations in the United Kingdom were examined in 12 1-day workshops that were attended by more than 150 individuals from 65 different organizations. The following career issues received particular attention: the career development environment; changes in organizational career management; the shift…

Many employing organizations in the United Kingdom and elsewhere are finding it increasingly important to have an effective strategy for recruiting and developing higher education graduates. Numerous external and internal factors affect employers' graduate recruitment and development strategies. The following main approaches to graduates' entry…