This course is an examination of individual and organizational strategies designed to stimulate learning in organizations. In addition, the course is aimed at facilitating your understanding of individual development from both organizational and personal perspectives.

In short, the course has been designed to accomplish two major objectives. First, you will learn the theoretical foundations and practical issues involved in employee training and development in business organizations. Second, this course will focus on personal development; the goal being to obtain greater self-knowledge that can be used to make you a more effective manager, leader and person.

Integrating the organizational and individual perspectives will enable students to understand how the match between personal and organizational development needs can lead to both individual satisfaction and well-being, and organizational learning and effectiveness.