Rapid changes have been occurring in the management education and development area, fueled by the callfor accountability, an increase in experiental techniques, the availability of educational technology, and a recognition of the needfor lifetime learning. This review recognizes some of these changes and trends and suggests implications for practitioners. Recent literature in the field is reviewed according to a three-part typology: content, experience, and assessment/feedback. Research gaps in the field are noted and implications for future researchers are discussed.
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