IMI chief calls for 25% hike in management training

MANAGEMENT training needs to grow by 25%, according to the Irish Management Institute (IMI).

IMI chief executive Dr Tom McCarthy said the ESRI and Fás have predicted the number of managers in the Irish economy will increase by between 18% and 25% by the year 2012.

He said this growth needs to be underpinned by “targeted and effective upskilling of workers”.