″Building Managers from the Inside Out!″ ‐Developing Managers through Competency‐based Action Learning

Abstract

Reflects on the practical experience of the author in introducing competency‐based action learning into Australian public and private sector organizations. Contains a series of interviews with graduates of an action learning Masters programme in the Health industry. Suggests that early and consistent focus on participants′ self‐knowledge and self‐management significantly improves their learning ability, personal growth and management competence. Linkage between the project‐based experimental journey and with the consequent learning journey is both illustrated and discussed.

Emerging managerial competencies of professionals in the Tanzanian construction industry

“…Managers in every occupation/profession do, however, require managerial competencies which include individual behaviours, such as goal setting, action management and leadership skills, in addition to organizational skills, such as HRM and performance, in order to operate effectively. Also important here are cognitive, affective and conceptual skills, relationships and learning competencies (Spangenberg, 1990), together with other abilities such as self-knowledge, self-understanding, self-management and self-learning (Mole et al, 1993;Smith, 1993). These managerial competencies transcend specific occupations and are vital for effective performance in a globalized economy (Nkado and Meyer, 2001).…”

Continuing Professional Development: Perspectives from Human Resource Professionals

“…This view is echoed by Bentley[14] who argues that continuing development represents investment in performance. Smith[15] refers to this as management development being anchored in reality. Without such an emphasis it is difficult to see how CPD can effectively contribute to competence.…”

Kompetensi Keamanan Jaringan Sesuai Kebutuhan Industri ISP (Internet Service Provider)

“…Beberapa penulis secara konsisten menyebut kompetensi untuk merujuk pada kompetensi pekerjaan (Boam & Sparrow, 1992;Mitrani, et.al, 1992;Smith, 1993). Hartle berpendapat bahwa kompetensi adalah karakteristik individu yang telah terbukti mendorong kinerja pekerjaan yang unggul.…”