Management development for mid-level managers: results of a demonstration project.

This article examines a demonstration program to develop skills and experience for middle managers at a mid-sized urban hospital. Many of the middle managers selected for the program lacked formal management training or management experience prior to their present position. Elements of the program are summarized and first year accomplishments examined. Issues associated with continuation and replication of the program are discussed so that other hospitals may benefit from the lessons learned during development and implementation.