Investigates the ways in which Alcatel Telecom attempts to smooth the transition of its employees from technical to business manager. Focuses on the Alcatel centre at Antwerp University, Belgium, which provides training in entrepreneurship, leadership, teamwork, the Alcatel culture and strategy, the dynamics of the telecommunications market, project management and marketing, plus a range of made-to-measure programmes at the request of specific divisions or units. Emphasises the company's view that learning and working become more closely integrated.