The Development Center fits with all industry areas
♦ Here are the pre-requisites that an organisation needs to help a DC approach work
♦ Dedicated T&D budget
♦ Organisational development thinking in place
♦ Dedication to people development
♦ Mature organisation that takes responsibility
Target functions that benefit from the DC approach
♦ Human Resources
♦ Executives
♦ Schools, colleges and student groups.
♦ All managers with people responsibility
The Development Center approach is the future of good training
♦ A Development Centeris a workshop that puts different levels of manager into the same development process
♦ Candidates - (middle managers) practice skills
♦ Observers - (upper management) observe, and give feedback to candidates
♦ Facilitators - consolidate, and ensure organisational impact
The purpose of a DC varies according to the participant
♦ HR depts. do it to make their competencies live, and add value to their company
♦ Execs do it to practice their skills and keep in touch
♦ Candidates do it to see their skill needs and develop their future

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