When an employer sees on a resume that an applicant graduated at the top of his or her business school class, does that necessarily translate into guaranteed success behind the desk at the company? A business school background can't hurt, but most organizations know it is far from enough. With more individuals touting business school degrees on…

Future leaders' creativity and problem-solving skills have been honed in leadership courses, but that doesn't mean they are ready to use those skills to further a company's place in the world. With emerging markets in Asia, South America, and other areas of the world, a workforce needs to have an understanding of and interest in cultures beyond…

Reports the results of a Conference Board survey of 610 firms, which revealed that they spent more than $2 billion during 1974-75 on employee education and training. Discussion centers around what industry is doing to meet its requirements for employees through post secondary education and/or skills training. (TA)