Educating Managers Through Real World

Innovative learning projects in management education anddevelopment are discussed in the frame of cutting-edge theory andsalient practice. Learning projects are defined as educationallydirected activities involving out-of-classroom action settingscomplemented by student and/or instructor directed reflection on thelinks between theory and practice. Chapters are grounded in relevanttheory, empirical research and examples of best practice for a widevariety of real world management education projects. Contextsinclude both university and corporate-based management educationand development. Topics span action learning, experiential learning, student consulting projects, service learning, reflective practice, internships as learning vehicles, and web-based learning throughprojects. Extensive opportunities are being recognized for moretightly and productively integrating the normal work of managerswith their education.Wankel, Charles is the author of 'Educating Managers Through Real World ', published 2005 under ISBN 9781593113704 and ISBN 1593113706.