SkillsForTomorrow: A Management Team in Crisis

Steven D. Charlier, Martin M. Brennan

Research output: Book, anthology, or reportBook

Abstract

A management consultant has been hired to fix the morale issues at a branch of SkillsForTomorrow (SFT) in Pennsylvania, United States. SFT is a government-sponsored organization tasked with helping at-risk young adults gain vocational training toward preparing them for a successful career in one of several areas, including automotive and machine repair, construction, health care and information technology. The program provides support to students beyond technical training, including the development of interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills and skills in effectively conducting a job search and interview - all towards the goal of graduating individuals that are prepared to live independently and become productive citizens (and taxpayers). Several factors are influencing the morale of the SFT management team, some of which point directly to the sponsor of the consulting project, the executive director at SFT Harrisburg. The consultant must identify the root causes of the management discord and derive a solution that can help solve the various issues. The consultant will need to consider the political and interpersonal aspects of the consulting relationship between herself and the executive director.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Aug 8 2013

Disciplines

  • Business Administration, Management, and Operations

Keywords

  • Business communication
  • Leadership
  • Managing conflicts
  • Organizational behavior
  • Teams

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