HANDBOOK ON MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR APPLIED RESEARCH INSTITUTES

It is based on the knowledge and insights gained by the Denver Research Institute (DRI) while conducting and experimenting with such workshops and on material taken from the general training literature. There are five major sections. Section I focuses on the thought processes and steps prior to any decision to conduct an R&D management development workshop. Section II deals with workshop planning in terms of its structure and organization. Section III describes various workshop techniques and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Section IV is concerned with conducting the workshop for the maximum benefit for all the participants. Section V discusses workshop evaluation -- why this is important and how it should be done. The handbook assumes that the reader has at least a rudimentary understanding of management concepts and practices. However, a bibliography at the end of the handbook provides references on general management background if this is needed.