Managing a skills development process

Describes the philosophy and process underpinning a skills development programme which is an integral part of the Professional Management Foundation Programme for part-time students of the Institute of Personnel Management. Reviews current thinking about the nature of managerial skills and their development, describing a process used in skills development. This process applies and develops current theory. Identifies resources and evaluates the process against criteria relevant for effective learning. Discusses applications and describes recommendations for future development.