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Argues that electronic publishing is opening up opportunities for editors and authors in reaching the lifelong learners being supported by the emerging virtual universities. Discusses the benefits of the virtual university model, before describing the model being used by University of Surrey/IMC and Business School Nederland in delivering management programmes. Concludes that a new mass market is evolving in supporting learning opportunities, and that access to published knowledge is a vital component of this process.

Considers how systemization of the action learning process combined with implementing solutions company‐wide will greatly enhance results. Focuses on knowledge created by International Management Centres Association (IMCA) and Canadian School of Management (CSM) Action Learning programmes. Looks at how “Enterprise Schools of Management” can harvest and disseminate knowledge and in particular at IMCA’s Published Learning initiative. Routinely publishing research may enhance learning and bring together theory and practice to provide workable solutions.

Explores the nature of action learning and its benefits. Looks at the importance of aligning personal learning with corporate objectives. Draws conclusions from the authors’ experiences of using e‐learning to support action learning within organizations. Uses case study examples from Whitbread, Granada, Interbrew and the Canadian School of Managementty ‐54 to enrich and illustrate these points.

This article has been withdrawn as it was published elsewhere and accidentally duplicated. The original article can be seen here: 10.1108/01604959610105940. When citing the article, please cite: Eric Sandelands, (1996), “Which journal? The politics of where to publish”, Collection Building, Vol. 15 Iss: 1, pp. 27 - 37.

To examine the role that corporations can (and are) playing in removing restrictions to a college or university education for their employees – the educational glass ceiling.

An interview format is used with an experienced academic, and learning and development practitioner, drawing upon experiences and lessons learned from the creation of a corporate university within Sodexho corporation.

Directly connects the introduction of “performance‐based degrees” with the opening up of educational opportunities for the previously disadvantaged to corporate performance and achievement of commercial objectives.

The paper primarily draws upon insights from the creation of the Sodexho Corporate University, but sets this within the context of best practice elsewhere. It identifies the educational glass ceiling that exists for employees of major corporations, opening the door for further study.

There are reputed to be around 2,000 corporate universities in the USA alone. This paper has implications for the scope and objectives for those developing or leading corporate universities and corporate business schools, or contemplating such an intervention.

This paper sets out an original train of thought, has useful pragmatic insights, and provides scope for significant further research.

This paper seeks to provide a case study of the mentoring process within Kentz Engineers & Constructors.

The paper reflects the experiences of those leading the mentoring process within Kentz with insights extracted from a process of action, reflection and live experimentation.

The paper concludes that mentoring is effective in the early stages of careers, but that care needs to be taken to ensure that organization‐wide mentoring programmes achieve their objectives.

Findings are based on the experiences of one company and further research would be needed in order to generalize from these findings.

The mentoring process analysed is unique to Kentz Engineers & Constructors, drawing on lessons from the broader literature. Published papers from the construction industry are rare in comparison with other market sectors.

This paper aims to provide a case study of how engineering skills gaps are being addressed by Murray & Roberts in South Africa.

The paper focuses on skills challenges in South Africa from a reflective practitioner perspective, exploring a case example from an industry leader.

The paper explores how Murray & Roberts, within the context of the broader construction industry in South Africa, has addressed skills shortages with an integrated, multi‐faceted approach with more general application.

The integrated approach to labour mobilization and development proposed has been successful in addressing major infrastructure construction projects. Further research will be needed to establish its broader application.

The paper pragmatically addresses live skills challenges, exploring creative solutions to the scarcity of skilled construction labour experience.

This article outlines the revolution taking place in academic publishing with the rise of electronic methods of information dissemination, and examines the development of brands in journal publishing. The author considers the value added by publishers of academic journals, addressing the question of why do academics need publishers. He outlines the metamorphosis required in the age of electronic publishing, pointing to even greater significance being placed on brand identity.

Discusses, in this special issue, material grouped under four main headings: tomorrow’s executive challenges; effective organizational learning; the virtual university model; and effective training capabilities. The items included are brief and to the point allowing the reader to take on board ranges of ideas and issues. Includes studies on IKEA; mentoring; Whitbread; Polaroid; BAA; Sema Group; Starbucks and McDonalds, among others.