Human Resource Development Masterclass

In this tenth episode of HRD Masterclass, guests Dr. Thomas Garavan (University College Cork, Ireland) and  Dr. Holly Hutchins (University of North Texas, USA) discuss strategic HRD, including:

• How strategic HRD leads to improved organizational performance.
• What it means for an organization to practice strategic HRD.
• The relationship between strategic HRD and strategic HRM.
• How HRD practitioners can become more strategic.
• The importance of speaking the language of business.

In the first part of the episode, Thomas and Holly meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, they are together to discuss their shared interest in strategic HRD.

For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials not included in this episode.

This episode is sponsored by: Interpretive Simulations. Find out about their services and their HRManagement simulation at https://www.interpretive.com/

In this ninth episode of HRD Masterclass, guests Dr. Darlene Russ-Eft (Purdue University), and Dr. Jie Ke (Jackson State University) discuss evaluation and its role within Human Resource Development, including:

• Different types of HRD evaluation.
• Problems with evaluating using Kirkpatrick's levels.
• Alternatives to evaluating using Kirkpatrick.
• Speaking to organizational leaders about HRD impact.
• Aligning evaluation research and practice.
• The challenges of HRD programs being evaluated by those who built them.
• Developing yourself as an evaluator.

In the first part of the episode, Darlene and Jie meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, they are together to discuss their shared interest in evaluation.

For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials not included in this episode.

This episode is sponsored by: Interpretive Simulations. Find out about their services and their HRManagement simulation at https://www.interpretive.com/

This eighth episode of HRD Masterclass is dedicated to the memory of Professor AAhad Osman-Gani, who sadly passed away on July 16, 2021.

The episode features two guests: Dr. AAhad Osman-Gani (INCEIF Global University, Malaysia), and Dr. Roziah Mohd Rasdi (Universiti Putra Malaysia). In the first part of the episode, AAhad and Roziah meet one-to-one with the host, Darren Short. In the second part, they meet together to discuss their shared interest in Cross-Cultural HRD. The topics explored include:

• How cultures affect workplace behaviors and values.
• How to be successful in HRD when working across cultures.
• Tools, models and frameworks that help when working in different cultures.
• The challenges of applying theories and research generated in one culture when working another.
• Adapting HRD content for different cultures.

For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials not included in this episode.

This episode is sponsored by the Faculty of Educational Studies at Universiti Putra Malaysia. For further details, check out their website.

In this seventh episode of HRD Masterclass, guests Dr. Marilyn Y. Byrd (University of Oklahoma), Dr. Yonjoo Cho (University of Texas at Tyler), and Dr. Torrence Sparkman (Rochester Institute of Technology) discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and its role within Human Resource Development, including:

• The opportunity for HRD to work on social justice issues.
• How HRD can work with HRM on diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations.
• The effectiveness of diversity training.
• Leveraging Critical Race Theory and Human Relations to aid HRD work on diversity.
• HRD's work on gender issues within organizations.
• Preparing HRD practitioners to work on social justice issues in organizations.

In the first part of the episode, Marilyn, Yonjoo, and Torrence meet one-to-one with the host, Darren Short. In the second part, they meet together to discuss their shared interest in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials not included in this episode.

This episode is sponsored by the Department of Human Resource Development at The University of Texas at Tyler, Soules College of Business. For full information, check out their website. 

In this sixth episode of HRD Masterclass, guests Dr. Laura Bierema (The University of Georgia, USA), Dr. Carole Elliott (University of Sheffield, UK), and Dr. Tomika Greer (University of Houston, USA) discuss Critical HRD and its role within Human Resource Development, including:

• What is meant by the term Critical HRD.
• How to approach HRD from a critical perspective.
• How inequities show up across organizations, and how to respond to them.
• Examples of Critical HRD in action.
• HRD's role in creating humanly sustainable organizations.
• Challenges faced by HRD practitioners bringing a critical perspective to their work.

In the first part of the episode, Laura, Carole, and Tomika meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, Laura, Carole, and Tomika discuss their shared interest in Critical HRD.

At 1 hour 8 minutes into the episode, Dr. Bierema references this article from Aiko Bethea: https://aikobethea.medium.com/an-open-letter-to-corporate-america-philanthropy-academia-etc-what-now-8b2d3a310f22 

For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials not included in this episode.

This episode is sponsored by: Interpretive Simulations. Find out about their services and their HRManagement simulation at https://www.interpretive.com/

In this fifth episode of HRD Masterclass, guests Dr. Kim McDonald (Professor Emerita at Purdue University Fort Wayne), and Dr. Rajashi Ghosh (Associate Professor and Department Chair at Drexel University) discuss Career Development and its role within Human Resource Development, including:

• Definitions of careers and career development.
• The changing nature of careers in the workplace.
• The role of HRD professionals in career development.
• Implications for HRD of the shift of ownership for careers from organizations to individuals.
• How HRD and HRM work together on career development.

In the first part of the episode, Kim and Rajashi meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, the two guests are together to discuss their shared interest in Career Development.

For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials not included in this episode.

The episode is sponsored by Drexel University’s Human Resource Development and Creativity and Innovation Programs. Find out more at Drexel.edu/soe. 

In this fourth episode of HRD Masterclass, guests Dr. Ronald L. Jacobs (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne), Dr. Melika Shirmohammadi (University of Houston), and Dr. Seung Won Yoon (Texas A&M University-Commerce) discuss Training and Development and its role within Human Resource Development, including:

• What is meant by the term "Training and Development".
• The changing nature of work and implications for Training and Development.
• How remote working affects Training and Development.
• The role played by in-person training, and how that is changing.
• The changing role of HRD professionals in the workplace.
• How Training and Development will continue to evolve in the coming years.

In the first part of the episode, Ron, Melika, and Seung Won meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, the three guests are together to discuss their shared interest in Training and Development.

For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials not included in this episode.

This episode is sponsored by SiTUATE, a new platform that is the digital version of structured on-the-job training. Find out more at situate-training.com/ 

In this third episode of HRD Masterclass, guests Dr. Gary N. McLean (Professor, Assumption University, Bangkok, and Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota, USA) and Dr. Toby Egan (University of Maryland, USA) discuss Organization Development and its role within Human Resource Development, including:

• Defining Organization Development.
• Examples of OD interventions.
• Diagnostics and identifying the right OD intervention.
• Ethics within OD. 
• The roles of internal and external OD consultants.
• Choosing an OD consultant to work in your organization.

In the first part of the episode, Gary and Toby meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, Gary and Toby discuss their shared interest in Organization Development.

For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials not included in this episode.

This episode is sponsored by: Interpretive Simulations. Find out about their services and their HRManagement simulation at https://www.interpretive.com/ .

In this second episode of HRD Masterclass, guests Dr. Karen E. Watkins (The University of Georgia, USA), Dr. Victoria Marsick (Columbia University, USA), and Dr. Geleana D. Alston (North Carolina A&T State University) discuss Learning in Organizations, including:

• Different types of learning, and how those are changing in the workplace of the 2020s.
• Building a learning culture.
• Learning within teams.
• The role of mentoring, and the difference between coaching and mentoring.
• The role of managers and leaders in supporting workplace learning.

In the first part of the episode, Karen, Victoria, and Geleana meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, Karen, Victoria, and Geleana discuss their shared interest in Learning.

For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials not included in this episode.

This episode is sponsored by: The University of Georgia, Mary Frances Early College of Education, Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy, Program of Adult Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development. For full information, check out their website.

In this first episode of HRD Masterclass, guests Dr. Richard A. Swanson (Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota, USA) and Dr. Linda Perriton (University of Stirling, Scotland) discuss the history and foundations of Human Resource Development, including:

• HRD history and origins, and how those vary by location.
• Terms used to describe HRD.
• HRD professional associations.
• The relationship between Human Resource Development and Human Resource Management.
• How much is known about what works in HRD.

In the first part of the episode, Richard and Linda meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, Richard and Linda discuss their shared interest in HRD history and foundations.

For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials not included in this episode.

This episode is sponsored by: Interpretive Simulations. Find out about their services and their HRManagement simulation at https://www.interpretive.com/ .