The Academy for Professional Development (APD) was launched in 1993, soon after Perestroika and the tumultuous time of Soviet breakdown. With the maintainance of the Soros Foundation and a local Ministry of Privatization, APD turned into the most esteemed professional business education and consulting firm in the nation. Gathering and training a "team of talents" is always challenging, more so in this case because of the nature of local business practices, the proliferation of professional service firms competing for company and state-manager clientele, and the lure of opportunities in more stable environments.
As APD obtained expertise in business education and consulting, new programs were executed by distinct managers and brought distinct styles of direction. Its creator and Chairman of the Board is concerned about the part he should require as the organization develops as the organization experiences turnover of its professional staff.
PUBLICATION DATE: January 15, 2010 PRODUCT #: NA0078-PDF-ENG
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