Career development

Nissan’s car factory in Sunderland boasts the highest productivity levels in Europe and one of the best training records in the UK. But training department head Steve Pallas says its success is frequently misunderstood. Guy Sheppard reports.

Mike Tomlinson’s proposed reforms of the 14-19 education system have the potential to address skills shortages, to the benefit of...

Paul Kay, 32, is customer sales training manager for the South Division of Moat House Hotels. Here he explains his role in supporting the business

For 360-degree feedback to have real impact, it must be integrated into development plans. Margaret Kubicek looks at how to make this work

Andrew Foster, HR director at the NHS, talks to Mike Berry about managing vast numbers in the world's third largest workforce

Aspiring footballers who don't make the big time are often left on the scrapheap with no qualifications, no work experience and few skills. But Learndirect and the Professional Footballers Association aim to change all that

The first part of our series on Appreciative Inquiry set out the evolution of the approach. This month, Bruno Dalbiez and Caryn Vanstone look at how Nokia adopted it to revitalise corporate values

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the American Society of Training and Development, we asked a member of its board of directors, Ed Betof, to share his views on becoming a learning organisation

Is there a management book inside you? Are you about to hit the conference circuit to talk though your latest theories?

With an increase in spending on training, it is important for employers to ensure the investment offers a good return.

Major employers join those presenting case studies at this year's Learning Solutions event, and focus their thoughts on improving company performance through skills development

The objectives of the Army's Educational and Training Services have their parallels in Civvy Street. Brigadier Mark Filler explains his definitions of empowerment, self-sufficiency and learning for life

The manager's role is critical in cultivating a learning culture. Stephanie Sparrow takes a look at the part they play as developers in the workplace

The one-to-one guidance of mentoring can be an invaluable source of development for the individuals involved, as well as being...

Kwik-Fit Insurance Services has dramatically cut recruitment costs and staff turnover.