Developing corporate competence Book

In most organizations there is a striking difference between what managers are capable of doing, and what managers choose to do and are allowed to do. HRD specialists often devote themselves to developing individual managerial competence with little regard to the context or the organization's side of the bargain. In this challenging book William Tate shows how to link management development with the culture and problems of the organization to generate performance-enhancing action. Mr Tate shows how to treat the organization as a partner in the development process, integrating capability with a receptive organizational climate which encourages and applies learning. He offers both ideas and practical strategies, supported by illuminating case studies. As with its companion volume, Developing Managerial Competence, he engages the reader through activities, checklists and "tips", helping him or her to think through the issues and plan appropriately. He stresses throughout the benefits of a value-driven model based on openness.