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Improving workplace learning The role of assessment activities

Improving workplace learning The role of assessment activities Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Training and development has always played a key role in ensuring that organizations remain competitive. In today's volatile business world, it's arguably become even more crucial. Fortunately, most company leaders are aware of this importance. While awareness is one thing, focus is an entirely different proposition. And even though the majority of leaders remain on the ball where training is concerned, the same cannot always be assumed for the development part of the equation. This evident disparity is similarly reflected in the extent of available research. Training is invariably formal and task or job specific, which is all well and good for the here and now. But how does it equip the workforce to meet new challenges and those not yet even identified? Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Development and Learning in Organizations Emerald Publishing

Improving workplace learning The role of assessment activities

Development and Learning in Organizations , Volume 23 (2): 3 – Feb 13, 2009
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2009 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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1477-7282
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10.1108/14777280910933766
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Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Training and development has always played a key role in ensuring that organizations remain competitive. In today's volatile business world, it's arguably become even more crucial. Fortunately, most company leaders are aware of this importance. While awareness is one thing, focus is an entirely different proposition. And even though the majority of leaders remain on the ball where training is concerned, the same cannot always be assumed for the development part of the equation. This evident disparity is similarly reflected in the extent of available research. Training is invariably formal and task or job specific, which is all well and good for the here and now. But how does it equip the workforce to meet new challenges and those not yet even identified? Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

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Development and Learning in Organizations – Emerald Publishing

Published: Feb 13, 2009

Keywords: Learning; Design and development; Assessment

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