Back Issues - March 2004

• 101 ways to catch a FISH!
  Douglas Miller attaches some bait, throws out his line, then reels us in to a fascinating philosophy.
• Using 360 degree questionnaires and feedback: the practicalities
  Following on from their article in last month’s Training Journal in which they provided an overview of the world of psychometric tests, Fiona Dent and Judy Curd explore the (sometimes complex) use of 360-degree questionnaires.
• New perspectives
  What do exotic jam, New Year’s resolutions and experiments with cats have in common? Peter Honey explains all.
• Spotlight on Bill Lucas
  Mike Levy meets Bill Lucas, a man who challenges our perceptions of good and useful training.
• Making the most of the B team
  In today’s pc world, Clare Llewellyn West risks any adverse reactions to the very idea of labelling people as A and B by taking us with her on an interesting and illuminating journey.
• International opinion
  David Ripley and Milan Moravec bring us a perspective on leadership from the southern hemisphere.
• From optimism to reward?
  David Wilson tells it how it is for the life of an e-learning vendor.
• Netcheck
  Some websites expand so quickly that they deserve a second look. This month Garry Platt reviews one such website that provides a cornucopia of material for the trainer, and part of another that offers assistance to strategic management teams.
• Just a minute ... why do we do this?
  What would happen if our organisations abandoned a traditional hierarchical system and let the workers take control? And how would this impact on the role of leaders and trainers? Andrew Mayo considers the implications.