The Training Needs of the Profession for the Next Decade

Abstract

The main theme of this Address is the training of professional engineers, although it is apparent that training cannot be completely divorced from education. Primary education is dealt with briefly, but sufficiently to indicate its importance. A proposal is made for a system of mentor and tutorial guidance extending from the sixth form through the industrial student stage, and through University to Corporate Membership of C.E.I. and into management.At each stage of development the responsibilities of the various participants are clearly outlined, and proposals are made for training and educational programmes. These are broad enough to be applicable to almost any discipline, and should be tailored to suit the individual requirements of any organization. The Address is concerned with the methods which should be adopted for manager development, not only for the graduate but right through, as a continuing process, for all grades of management.