The principal objective is to examine the training implications for a sample of 871 SMEs that have implemented new management practices and embarked upon different growth development pathways

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To investigate the input side of learning and development – the options for facilitating learning and development – by examining learning and development initiatives in growing family and non-family firms.

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The study examines differences in formality of training and development initiatives in growing SMEs; and the level of growth at which a more formalised approach to training and development occurs.

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To explore how management development in family and non-family small and medium-sized enterprises change with business growth

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To examine pedagogic practices and vocational education and training in three categories of growing small firms

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To ascertain whether there are similarities or differences in the nature and extent of pedagogic practices associated with management development in three categories of growing small firms

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To examine whether, and to what extent, there are similarities or differences in the reasons why small businesses in three size categories from different industry sectors increase training.

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