Developing an Engaging Virtual Action Learning Programme for SME Managers – A UK Perspective

dc.creator	Jeni Giambona
dc.creator	David William Birchall
dc.date	2008-08-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:16:07Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:16:07Z
dc.identifier	1867-5565
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/c821197712cf47508fc4c39f1b342836
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/18224
dc.description	In this paper we present results from an EU-funded project with the aim of examining the adaptation of e-learning to meet the needs of managers in different contexts. A set of design considerations is elucidated. These principles were derived from an analysis of five completed projects. This was followed by focus group discussion in the UK to test the principles derived.. These focus group were planned so as to gain greater clarity in the design of e-learning programmes aimed at UK-based SME leaders and managers. This paper starts by looking at the importance of SME management development for the economic wellbeing of the community and goes on to review research into issues in engaging managers in development activities. The results of a review of an earlier experimental programme (ESeN) are presented as it formed part of the process which led to the identification of theoretical design principles then tested in the focus groups. Finally, recommendations are presented for SME e-learning providers as well as areas for further research.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	kassel university press
dc.relation	http://online-journals.org/i-jac/article/view/615
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1867-5565
dc.rights	CC BY
dc.source	International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning (iJAC), Vol 1, Iss 1, Pp 9-16 (2008)
dc.subject	smes
dc.subject	engagement
dc.subject	virtual
dc.subject	action
dc.subject	learning
dc.subject	trust
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Developing an Engaging Virtual Action Learning Programme for SME Managers – A UK Perspective
dc.type	article