Management training: benefits and lost opportunities (part I)

Abstract

Purpose This paper explores the benefits of effective management training and consequences of ineffective training programs. Design/methodology/approach Seasoned managers (278) working in rapidly changing organizations were surveyed on issues related to management training. Findings Content analyses revealed a number of specific benefits associated with management training. Conversely, managers identified a series of problems caused by ineffective management training. Research limitations/implications Generalization of these findings to non‐rapidly changing organizations is unclear. Practical implications Findings suggest that the effectiveness of management training has a significant impact on managerial and organizational performance. Originality/value This paper voices the concerns and observations about managerial training from seasoned managers in rapidly changing organizations.

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