Back Issues - March 2008

• The Editor
  Debbie Carter introduces the March 2008 issue of TJ.
• The brave new world of L&D
  Debbie Carter introduces TJ’s groundbreaking research project and outlines some of the forthcoming TJ Conference programme.
• Opening up gateways into the professions
  Young people in Kent are the first in the country to take part in a new government initiative to help them learn about the public service professions. Elizabeth Eyre finds out more.
• New skills champion for small businesses
  SMEs have a new voice within the skills agenda, thanks to the efforts of a group of charities. Elizabeth Eyre finds out more.
• Do you want fries with that A-level?
  Last month’s announcement that three companies are to offer their own qualifications to employees received a mixed response. Kasmin Cooney gives her own views on the issue.
• Skills challenges in the nuclear industry
  Recently appointed as nuclear skills director at the Cogent Sector Skills Council, Clive Smith argues that this is a most exciting time for the industry. Here he brings us up to date on the issues facing the sector.
• Matrix model doesn’t support employees
  The matrix is becoming increasingly fashionable among modern organisations. Elizabeth Eyre looks at a survey that has revealed that the matrix does not always provide employees with the support they need to function successfully.
• Developing managerial performance
  Cliff Lansley introduces the topic of the next TJ Round Table.
• Association news
  A rundown of news from organisations representing L&D professionals.
• Legal update
  Kelly Mansfield provides a summary of the most recent legislation relating to the workplace.
• Ask Izzy
  In a regular new feature, TJ agony aunt Isobel Rimmer provides the answers to your training problems.
• Peter Honey
  Peter Honey asks whether all human beings have default positions and where they come from.
• Martyn Sloman
  Don’t believe the hype about off-the-job training courses, contends Martyn Sloman, they’re not the answer to every skills question.
• Tech trends
  Bob Little continues his examination of the popular technology-based approach to learning and development.
• A steely determination to succeed
  Training company boss Emma Harrison has been recognised as one of the most inspirational female leaders in British business. Sue Mennell finds out the secrets of her success.
• Green by name, green by nature
  The Greenfield training company has green issues close to its heart. Elizabeth Eyre talks to one of its directors about what it is doing to try to save the planet.
• Sexism in the structure?
  Byron Kalies asks whether organisational structures are preventing women reaching their full potential.
• Fishing for the right people
  Hugh Greenway and Tim Runacre offer guidance on recruitment and retention
• Training managers to manage
  Peter Liddle asks why new managers aren’t given more training and support to enable them to manage properly.
• Beyond Kirkpatrick: an evaluation dilemma
  Hatty Richmond presents the findings of organisational research into the problems surrounding training evaluation.
• Tools of the trade
  In a new series, Carol Wilson identifies the tools and models frequently used during coaching projects. This month, she looks at Elisabeth Kubler Ross’ Change Curve five-stage model.
• Managing and leading people
  In part two of his article on developing a coaching style of management, Angus McLeod shows how to put the principles into action.
• Thinking tools
  Debbie Carter introduces some further exercises for making creative connections.
• Online editor
  Sue Mennell examines the Quality Accreditation Framework which will allow organisations such as MacDonalds to award their own nationally recognised qualifications. Plus a round-up of this month's Digest.
• Netcheck
  Our series looking at the best of the web is back. This month, Garry Platt explodes a few learning and development myths.
• Super models
  In a series of articles examining learning models, Dr Mike Clayton looks at John Grinder and Judith DeLozier’s Perceptual Positions – seeing things from another point of view.
• Hints & tips
  Trevor Elswood offers advice on booking training space for corporate organisations.
• Great thinkers
  Elizabeth Fry (1780 - 1845)
• New appointments
  Who is working where in L&D.
• L Vaughan Spencer
  This month the Gangsta Motivator takes us to the peak of performance.