People are the single most important asset of an organisation. To make sure you keep your best employees, and maximise their contribution to the business, it is essential to help them to develop to the best of their ability. This requires a comprehensive programme of employee development including systematic and continuous training, personal mentoring, and much more besides. This practical manual provides essential advice and techniques for anyone wanting to implement a continuous professional development (CPD) programme, or to improve their people development procedures. It will provide inspiration, insight, and above all methodology for effective people development - a toolkit for busy managers who feel they can do better...