Clarke C C, Lipp G D
Training & Development, (USA), Feb 98 (52/2)
Start page: 20 No of pages: 13
Presents a seven-step process which can help people from different cultures understand each other and resolve problems. Based on a case study of a US-based Japanese subsidiary, highlights the difficulties that can arise because of the conflicting work methods and communication styles of team members from Japan and the USA. Sets out a method for resolving such conflicts. 

Education and Employment Minister Kim Howells says a summer consultation over the future of Training and Enterprise Councils will help deliver the government’s aim of an enterprising and inclusive society.
He’s announced a review of the government-funded TECS, found in most areas of Britain, whose job is to help local economies, principally by helping people increase their skills and move into better-paid work. 

Public sector managers are still trying to work out how there are so many apparent winners and so few losers in a spending review that’s seen nearly 21 billion pounds allocated to the NHS and 19 billion pounds to education.