Implications for management development

Cullen (2004) in his article discuss implications for management development in a library and information service context. His article is based on a research of Irish LIS labour market.

Findings of the research shows that the most specific management skills which were sought by employers are:

• Administrative/organisational skills
• Staff management/Supervision
• Leadership
• Analytical skills/judgement
• Project management
• Staff training and development
• Management skills (general)
• Problem solving