Becoming a leader-manager: a matter of training and education

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 10-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nhien Nguyen ◽  
Jens Ørding Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Leadership And Management ◽  
Dual Approach ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Functions ◽  
And Training

Purpose Responding to a call from the conference “Becoming a leader: A matter of education?”, this paper aims to raise awareness of the challenge for individuals of performing both leadership and management activities and draws attention to the need for a new approach to educating and training leader-managers. Design/methodology/approach Based on the existing literature and discussions from the abovementioned conference, the paper questions the current approaches which either merge the leadership and management functions or treat them as mutually exclusive roles and offers instead a dual approach that emphasizes the capacity of individuals to switch mindsets. Findings Managing and leading are distinct activities with different goals and means that need to co-exist. Individuals should be prepared to either manage or lead depending on the situation and to change their mindset accordingly. Education and training programs should be designed for this purpose. Originality/value The paper proposes a dual “leading-managing mix” and discusses the challenges of its implementation by individuals. The discussion of the implications for training and education will be of value to practitioners as well as educators and training specialists.

Entrepreneurship and innovation

2015 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Maritz ◽  
Jerome Donovan
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
And Training ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Specific Learning ◽  
Innovation And Entrepreneurship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the synergies, similarities and differences between entrepreneurship and innovation education and training programs, with the aim of challenging the context of such programs. Design/methodology/approach – This study utilises an extensive review of extant literature in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship and education. The literature, propositions and discussion are intended to provide a bridge between entrepreneurship and innovation education and training programs and seek to address the scientific legitimacy of these education and training disciplines as separate, yet integrated disciplines. Findings – Identifies a need to reconsider the diversity and relationship between innovation and entrepreneurship education and training, primarily from contextual, theoretical, measurement, distinctiveness, content, pedagogical and typology points of view. The range of multiple teaching models and learning processes to embrace in various contexts. Research limitations/implications – The propositions allow for the combination of teaching initiatives in a theory-driven framework and their applicability to specific entrepreneurship and innovation education and training situations. Practical implications – The authors’ contribution identifies the synergies and differences between entrepreneurship education and training programs. The propositions highlight areas of contextualisation and practice-based view application, to adopt specific learning initiatives between constructs. Originality/value – The authors address a gap in the literature regarding the delineation of entrepreneurship and innovation education and training, which has thus far remained sparsely addressed in the education and training literature. The authors provide a practice-based view of propositions, developed for future testing.

Team characteristics and leadership training participation

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 135-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Solansky ◽  
Derrick McIver
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Leadership Development ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Leadership Development Programs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Leadership Development Program ◽  
Team Characteristics ◽  
And Training

Purpose By relying on social learning theory, the authors aim to evaluate how team characteristics as evaluated by a team coach impact participation in leadership development program activities. Specifically, the authors hypothesize that teams with high levels of competence and social support would participate more team and program-wide training activities. Design/methodology/approach The authors examine 41 teams (266 participants) in a leadership development program and develop a two-by-two matrix to categorize teams based on their underlying characteristics for the purpose of identifying participation differences. Findings The mixed results indicate how team social support is a key driver for participation in team activities and how team competence is associated with less participation in program-wide activities in a leadership development program. Practical implications The results point to the importance of team characteristics when using teams for education and training programs such as leadership development programs. Team characteristics such as team competence and team social support should be considered when building teams and for team facilitation needs during education and training programs that implore teams to enhance learning. Originality/value Although the use of teams as an organizing strategy is popular, very little research has examined the effectiveness of this strategy by taking a deeper look at team characteristics and how these impact participation in a leadership development program.

Entrepreneurial intentions among women: does entrepreneurial training and education matters? (Pre- and post-evaluation of psychological attributes and its effects on entrepreneurial intention)

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Awais Bhatti ◽  
Mohammed A Al Doghan ◽  
Suzanie Adina Mat Saat ◽  
Ariff Syah Juhari ◽  
Mohammed Alshagawi
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Entrepreneurial Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
And Training

PurposeResearchers have been trying to identify different psychological attributes which influence entrepreneurial intention (EI) and role of entrepreneurial education and training programs to develop these attributes among women. Therefore, the purpose of this study is twofold: firstly, to evaluate the difference among psychological attributes before and after an entrepreneurial education and training program. Secondly, to examine the effects of psychological attributes on EI among female students in Saudi Arabia.Design/methodology/approachA detailed program was designed with the combination of entrepreneurial education and training program throughout a 14-week semester. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from 310 female university students studying in a Saudi university and participated in this program. SPSS, version 20, was used to analyze the data.FindingsEntrepreneurial education and training programs based on active learning and learner-centered approaches play an important role to significantly improve the level of psychological attributes and EI of female students. Furthermore, findings of this study also suggest that psychological attributes (training retention, self-confidence, tolerance of ambiguity, innovativeness and achievement motivation) positively influence EI.Originality/valuePrevious studies only focused on relationship testing among psychological attributes and EI. This research proposes strategies to design entrepreneurial education and training program to improve psychological attributes and EI which can be considered practical version of EntreComp conceptual model.

Uncovering a “Singaporean Way”: learning amidst diversity

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 364-375
Author(s):  
Renée Hui Ling Tan
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Personal Reflection ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Narrative Interview ◽  
Asian Languages ◽  
And Training

Purpose – The paper aims to explore the possibility of advancing a Singaporean way of learning within the continuing education and training landscape in Singapore. Design/methodology/approach – Using the vehicle of a narrative interview and extending the boundaries of autoethnography, the paper uses personal reflection and interpretation to explore the issues of Singaporean identity amidst the diversity in the globalised Singapore of today. Findings – The paper uncovers the growing latent discomfort of Singaporeans as they navigate historical legacies of Colonialism and question what it means to be schooled in Western systems whilst being Asian. With the supplanting of Asian languages and the seeming superiority and dominance of Western talent, systems and knowledge, Singaporeans are looking to express a greater sense of what being Singaporean could mean. Social implications – Upon manoeuvring and exposing the invisible, the paper concludes that there is an impetus to forge a “Singaporean way”, although how this would manifest itself is, as yet, unknown. Originality/value – Although Singapore has a very visible presence globally for its economic achievements, the paper allows for an often under-represented voice of a native Singaporean to be heard. The liberties taken here with the narrative inquiry mode also allow space for a deeper exploration of identity, pride and conflict in a Singaporean today.

Entrepreneurship education and training as facilitators of regional development

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anderson Galvão ◽  
Joao J. Ferreira ◽  
Carla Marques
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Entrepreneurial Spirit ◽  
Business Creation ◽  
And Training

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide insights of a systematic literature review (SLR) of the entrepreneurship education and training as facilitators of regional development. Current and future trends in the field are identified. Design/methodology/approach The paper offers an SLR on the entrepreneurship education and training and advances through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis comprising the period 1973-2016. To collect data, only articles published in scientific journals were used in the SCOPUS database. Findings The results highlight that both training and entrepreneurship education can be a strong strategic tool for regional development, and that it is important for entities such as academia, government and business to cooperate towards the same goal in order to strengthen the entrepreneurial intention of society. Findings reveal three clusters as trends of literature: entrepreneurial universities, entrepreneurial spirit and process of business creation. Originality/value This paper contributes to fill the gap in terms of SLR on the importance of entrepreneurship education and training for regional development conducted by a bibliometric analysis.

Construction manager’s technical competencies in Malaysian construction projects

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abd Halid Abdullah ◽  
Siti Khalijah Yaman ◽  
Hairuddin Mohammad ◽  
Padzil Fadzil Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Technical Competency ◽  
Technical Competencies ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys ◽  
And Training

Purpose Problems of Malaysian construction industry have often been associated, in part to incompetent construction manager (CM) when managing the construction projects. Although various education and training provisions have been introduced, critics argue that the provisions have not been effective. Central in the debate on the adequacy of the CM education and training offered is the answer to the question of “what constitutes the technical competency of the CM?” The purpose of this paper is to present the study that identifies the technical competencies required by the CM to address the question. Design/methodology/approach Multi-layered thematic analysis of literature was first carried out to identify the technical competency elements. Then, interviews were undertaken to confirm the elements of competencies. It was followed with questionnaire surveys to test the validity of the technical competencies against different contractors’ category and grade/size. Findings The findings suggest that the technical competencies of CM are generic, regardless of the size of construction organisation or the types of projects they undertake. A total of 16 CM technical competencies were identified which include the ability to manage: staff, materials, labour, plant, sub-contractors, safety, money, quality, time, environment, site administration, pre-construction activities, project closeout and handover, third parties, computer literacy, and construction contract. Originality/value The findings suggest that generic education and training is possible to develop technically competent CM. It also provides insights to the CM technical competencies which the industry is expecting.

Human capital and entrepreneurial intentions: do entrepreneurship education and training provided by universities add value?

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-83
Author(s):  
Nimitha Aboobaker ◽  
Renjini D.
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
The Body ◽  
Entrepreneurial Education ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Entrepreneurial Training ◽  
And Training

Purpose In the context of conflicting results in the existing literature on the effectiveness of entrepreneurial education and training, this study aims to examine the effect of entrepreneurial training on perceived human capital and entrepreneurial intention of students. A deeper understanding of the effectiveness of entrepreneurship programs assumes significance, given the substantial policy support and budgetary spending on entrepreneurship education across the world, especially in emerging economies like India. Furthermore, the authors seek to examine if human capital mediates the relationship between entrepreneurial training and entrepreneurial intention. Design/methodology/approach In total, 330 final-year students who had undergone a mandatory course on “entrepreneurship and new venture planning” in various disciplines in science, technology and management were randomly selected as sample respondents. A self-administered and structured questionnaire that measured the attitude toward perceived effectiveness of entrepreneurial education and training, perceived human capital and the entrepreneurial intention was used to elicit responses. Findings Results revealed that entrepreneurial training and education are effective in eliciting an important student-level outcome of entrepreneurial intention. Furthermore, the study found that human capital significantly mediates the aforementioned relationship. Based on these findings, it is suggested to further the focus of entrepreneurial training programs conducted in universities and thus foster entrepreneurial outcomes among students. Originality/value This study adds to the body of knowledge, by examining if entrepreneurial education and training provided by universities indeed yield positive results in terms of higher intentions to engage in entrepreneurial activities, with emphasis on a large developing economy like India. Entrepreneurship development is widely recognized as an effective tool for the socio-economic development of societies in developing countries. This study, by establishing the efficacy of entrepreneurship education in creating entrepreneurial intention among young students, endorses the policy focus and resource spending on entrepreneurship training and education. Also, this study is pioneering in examining the mediating role of human capital in the aforementioned relationship.

Professional preparation for service quality and organizational excellence

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2/3) ◽  
pp. 155-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thong Ngee Goh
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Professional Preparation ◽  
Service Industries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Excellence ◽  
And Training ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to examine some of the considerations in the preparation of professionals for service quality and organizational excellence. Design/methodology/approach – Effectiveness, rather than academic principles, is the basis of methodologies for quality excellence. Findings – The conventional approach to quality is rooted in manufacturing which has served its purpose, but is not necessarily effective in modern days. Research limitations/implications – The work is not based on empirical data, but on the rationale behind quality management. Practical implications – Reasoning of this paper would have important implications on the way education and training of future professionals are trained, especially those for quality of service. Social implications – The concept of “customer satisfaction” must be viewed in a different context vis-à-vis the new realities of globalization and importance of service industries. Originality/value – This is a subject that has not gained sufficient attention before, though the implications of education and training are far reaching.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN DAN PELATIHAN TERHADAP PRESTASI KERJA PEGAWAI PADA KANTOR BALAI PENELITIAN TERNAK (BALITNAK) CIAWI-BOGOR

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Recika Recika ◽  
Erni Yuningsih
Keyword(s):  
Work Performance ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Performance Variable ◽  
Education Data ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
And Training

This research is descrptive and verification which aims to determinee the effectoof the implementation of education and training programs to work performance of emplooyes at Balitnak Ciawi, Bogor. Population in this research were 30 employes who had attended training and education. Data was collected by questionnaires. All variables in this ressearch is valid and reliable, and feasible to use explain the work performance variable. Results of research conducted shows that eduucation and training simultaneously and partially positive and significant impact on the performance of employees Balitnak. Education variable training has an average score of responses at 4.17, which means both categories, and work performance variable have an average score of responses at 4.32, whicch mean excellent category. it is clear that educatiom and trainiing have a close relationship with job performace.Keyword: education and training programs, work performance of employes.

“Transfer of change” and large group intervention methods (LGIMs): a call for research on a neglected topic in organizational change literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-10
Author(s):  
Eben David November
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Transfer Of Training ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Change Initiatives ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Large Group ◽  
Large Group Intervention ◽  
And Training

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the gap in organizational change literature in general and the large group interactive method (LGIM) literature in particular. Design/methodology/approach By comparing LGIM and training literature studies, the absence of a concept in the former literature parallel to the well-known concept of “transfer of training” is highlighted. The concept of the transfer of change is introduced to address this gap. Findings This paper suggests that the transfer of change is as important to the success of organizational change initiatives as transfer of training is to the success of training programs. Originality/value This paper is the first to introduce the concept of transfer of change to the organizational change and LGIM literature studies. Furthermore, a tentative research agenda regarding transfer of change and LGIMs is presented. Therefore, the paper is a valuable resource for researchers who study organizational change initiatives in general and LGIMs in particular.

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