This updated edition of Strategically Integrated HRD features the latest theoretical and practical insights on the strategic role of human resource development in organizations. The authors present a complete overview of HRD in the context of corporate strategy and performance, identifying all the key roles that HRD professionals can--and should--play, including: promoting a culture of continuous learning; aligning performance of individuals, teams, and units; improving organizational effectiveness; and adapting to change. A hands-on resource, Strategically Integrated HRD showcases the...

Critical Issues in HRD brings together ten essays by the most respected academics and executives in the field (including Patrick Combs, Michael Marquardt, Doug Whittle, Hallie Preskill, and Reid Bates) reflecting on the challenges and opportunities facing researchers, educators, and professionals alike. The collection includes contributions on such diverse topics as emerging paradigms within the discipline, integrating cutting-edge technologies into training and learning initiatives, new methods for measuring and evaluating HRD programs, and defining HRD's role in forging ethical practices...