Back Issues - December 2005

• Peter Honey
  Peter Honey examines the concept of intuition and how it can be nurtured and developed within organisations.
• International Opinion
  Brenda Sugrue of ASTD and Tony O'Driscoll of IBM outline the findings of their joint research into C-level executives and the value of learning.
• TJ Interview: Kate Priestley
  Kate Priestley, chair of The Leadership Centre for local government, tells Jo Young about her hopes for the organisation.
• Case Study: Red Carnation Hotels
  Liz McGivern, training and development manager for Red Carnation Hotels, talks to Jo Young about how the company is transforming its staff training.
• Songs of Appraisal
  One-size does not fit all, especially in appraisal systems. Terry Gillen outlines the key issues relating to organisations, with a view to establishing a performance management system that really works.
• Getting the Measure of Leadership
  Paul Kearns looks at whether or not leadership programmes are worthwhile.
• Making the Running
  Spencer Holmes discusses key project management methodologies and tools
• TJ Interviews: Stuart Drummond
  Stuart Drummond, Hartlepool's once-unlikely mayor, tells Jo Young how he learned the skills of leadership with no prior local government experience.
• Going Full Circle
  360-degree profiling can add an extra dimension to your training. Alan Rands explains how.
• Learning Needs Analysis
  Learning Needs Analysis Part 12: Using reflective practice
• Mind your Brain
  Mind Your Brain Part 12: Practical theories of lifelong learning
• Final Word: Andrew Mayo
  Andrew Mayo introduces a 3-step model of activities to help establish mutually beneficial partnerships.