Educating Managers Through Real World Projects

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.