Human Resource Development Masterclass

Season 4 launches on August 15th 2023 with eleven episodes exploring the relationship between HRD and different trends in organizations and society with the help of 33 guest experts. Across the season, we'll look closely at such topics as AI, the Climate Crisis, Social Justice, Inflation, Anxiety, Remote Working, Politics, Pop Culture, Generational Changes in the Workforce, and much more. The season kicks off August 15th with HRD & the changing nature of Globalization (Jia Wang of Texas A&M University, Oliver Crocco of Louisiana State University, and Robert Yawson of Quinnipiac University). Then, a week later, we explore HRD & the Great Resignation (Rajashi Ghosh of Columbia University, Bhagyashree Barhate of the University of Southern Mississippi, and Yuanlu Niu of University of Arkansas). To find out more about the podcast and learn about how you can access bonus materials, visit hrdmasterclass.com. Subscribe today to ensure that you don't miss any of the upcoming episodes.

In this final episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Matthijs Bal (University of Lincoln, United Kingdom), Dr. Laura L. Bierema (University of Georgia, United States), and Dr. Isabel Rimanoczy (The Sustainability Mindset Principles) discuss the relationship between HRD and Sustainability, including:What is meant by the term Sustainability?What is the connection between Sustainability and the concepts of work and the workplace?What is the relationship between Sustainability and HRD?To what extent does HRD have a significant voice on Sustainability within organizations?How can HRD and HRM work together on Sustainability?How can organizations measure their current state on Sustainability and use those measures to inform their Sustainability priorities? How can we develop a new consciousness on Sustainability, and what role could HRD play in its development?and much more.For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, and for the bios of the guest scholars visit allbypodcast.com/hrm.For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.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 at https://coe.uga.edu/academics/concentrations/learning-leadership-and-organization-development .

In this tenth episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Hannah Love (Divergent Science LLC), Dr. Alina M. Waite (Indiana State University), and Dr. Jill Zarestky (Colorado State University) discuss the relationship between HRD and STEM, including:What is meant by STEM?What is the connection between STEM and the concepts of work and the workplace?What is the relationship between STEM and HRD?How is STEM/HRD collaboration mutually beneficial, and what are some practical applications or examples of HRD/STEM collaborations?What are some strategies or approaches for navigating STEM teams?How can HRD scholars and practitioners engage with STEM?and much more.For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, and for the bios of the guest scholars visit allbypodcast.com/hrm.For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.This episode is sponsored by Interpretive Simulations - find out about their HRManagement simulation at www.interpretive.com/.

In this ninth episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Caleb Seung-hyun Han (University of Georgia), Dr. Ciarán McFadden (Edinburgh Napier University), and Dr. Marianne van Woerkom (Erasmus University) discuss the relationship between HRD and Psychology, including:What is meant by the term Psychology?What is the connection between Psychology and the concepts of work and the workplace?What is the relationship between Psychology and HRD?To what extent does HRD looks the way it does because we have emphasized certain aspects of psychology over others?How could HRD change if we emphasize other aspects of psychology in the future? How can HRD professionals  ensure that the tools, instruments and methods that they're using are validated by psychology research and theory?and much more.For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, for the bios of the guest scholars visit allbypodcast.com/adulteducation.For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.This episode is sponsored by: the Department of Technology Leadership and Communication in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI, visit them at https://et.iupui.edu/departments/tlc/; and by the Board of the Academy of Human Resource Development, which encourages you to attend its 30th annual research conference in the Americas being held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 1st to 4th 2023 - for further details, visit ahrd.org. 

In this eighth episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Judi Neal (Global Consciousness Institute), Dr. Julia Storberg-Walker (The George Washington University), and Sook Yee Tai (AITIA Institute) discuss the relationship between HRD and Spirituality, including:What is meant by the term Spirituality?What is the connection between Spirituality and the concepts of work and the workplace?What is the relationship between Spirituality and HRD?What is the relationship between Spirituality, meaningful work, and employee engagement?What advice do you have for HRD professionals on specific steps they could take related to Spirituality in the workplace? and much more.For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, for the bios of the guest scholars visit https://www.allbypodcast.com/spirituality.For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.This episode is sponsored by the Board of the Academy of Human Resource Development, which encourages you to attend its 30th annual research conference in the Americas being held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 1st to 4th 2023.  For further details, visit ahrd.org. 

In this seventh episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Szufang Chuang (Indiana State University, United States), Dr. Claretha Hughes (University of Arkansas, United States), and Prof. Jim Stewart (Liverpool Business School, United Kingdom) discuss the relationship between HRD and Philosophy, including:What is meant by the term Philosophy?What is the connection between Philosophy and the concepts of work and the workplace?What is the relationship between Philosophy and HRD?Which current philosophies inform the work of HRD practitioners and academics?How does Philosophy help HRD to work on challenges facing organizations?What could an HRD philosophy look like, and how might one be developed? How can someone surface the philosophies that are driving their behaviors and approaches to HRD?and much more.For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, for the bios of the guest scholars visit allbypodcast.com/philosophy.For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.This episode is sponsored by the Board of the Academy of Human Resource Development, which encourages you to attend its 30th annual research conference in the Americas being held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 1st to 4th 2023.  For further details, visit ahrd.org. 

In this sixth episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Jamie L. Callahan (Durham University, United Kingdom), Dr. Sharon Mavin (University of Newcastle, United Kingdom), and Dr. Melissa Yoong (University of Nottingham Malaysia)  discuss the relationship between HRD and Gender, including:What is meant by the term Gender?What is the connection between Gender and the concepts of work and the workplace?How does the increasing focus on transgender and nonbinary issues fit into the wider discussion on Gender within organizations? What is the connection between Gender and HRD?Advice for HRD practitioners on how to look critically at their own organization's performance on Gender issues?Advice for HRD practitioners on how to work on multiple issues in parallel?and much more.For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, for the bios of the guest scholars visit https://www.allbypodcast.com/gender.For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.This episode is sponsored by the Board of the Academy of Human Resource Development, which encourages you to attend its 30th annual research conference in the Americas being held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 1st to 4th 2023.  For further details, visit ahrd.org. 

In this fifth episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Chungil Chae (Wenzhou-Keane University, China), Dr. Claire Gubbins (Dublin City University Business School, Ireland), and Dr. Peter Gray (University of Virginia, USA) discuss the relationship between HRD and Data Analytics, including:What is meant by the term Data Analytics?What is the connection between Data Analytics and the concepts of work and the workplace?How does Data Analytics help HRD in working on current organizational challenges?What is the relationship between Data Analytics and HRD?What HRD questions could Data Analytics answer in the coming years?How can HRD professionals leverage existing data within organizations?How can HRD professionals learn how to do Data Analytics?and much more.For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, for the bios of the guest scholars visit https://www.allbypodcast.com/dataanalytics.For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.This episode is sponsored by The University of Southern Mississippi's Human Capital Development programs – find out about them at https://www.usm.edu/graduate-programs/human-capital-development.php, and by the Business Analytics Lab in CBPM, Wenzhou-Kean University – find out about them by visiting https://chadchae.github.io/.

In this fourth episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Stephen Brookfield (Antioch University), Dr. Robin Grenier (University of Connecticut), and Dr. Aliki Nicolaides (University of Georgia) discuss the relationship between HRD and Adult Education, including:What is meant by the term Adult Education?What is the connection between Adult Education and the concepts of work and the workplace?What is the relationship between Adult Education and HRD?To what extent do HRD professionals consider themselves to be adult educators? What is the role of reflection in adult learning, adult education, and HRD?How does our understanding of adult learning influence HRD practice?and much more.For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, for the bios of the guest scholars visit allbypodcast.com/adulteducation.For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.This episode is sponsored by the HRD Program at the University of Minnesota - visit them at  https://www.cehd.umn.edu/olpd, and by the Academy of Human Resource Development Board, which invites you to submit manuscripts to its 30th International Research Conference in the Americas – the submission deadline is September 7th, 2022 – for full details visit https://www.ahrd.org/. 

In this third episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Nicholas Clarke (University of Kent, United Kingdom), Dr. Thomas Garavan (Cork University Business School, Ireland), and Dr. Kibum Kwon (Texas A&M University-Commerce, United States) discuss the relationship between HRD and Economics, including:What is meant by the term Economics?What is the connection between Economics and the concepts of work and the workplace?What is the relationship between Economics and HRD?How does Economics help HRD to understand and work on current and future challenges in organizations?When considering theories that underpin HRD, how much weight should be given to Economic theory? What would HRD look like in practice if alternative or additional Economic theories were adopted by HRD?and much more.For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, for the bios of the guest scholars visit allbypodcast.com/economics.For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.This episode is sponsored by: The Educational Human Resource Development Program at Texas A&M University - visit their website at https://eahr.tamu.edu/; and by SiTUATE, a new platform that is the digital version of structured on-the-job training - find out more by visiting https://www.situate-training.com/

In this second episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Valerie Anderson (University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom), Dr. Ronan Carbery (Cork University Business School, Ireland), and Dr. Jacek Miroński (Warsaw School of Economics, Poland) discuss the relationship between HRD and HRM, including:What is meant by HRM?What is the connection between HRM and the concepts of work and the workplace?What is the relationship between HRM and HRD?How does HRM help HRD to understand and work on current and future challenges in organizations?What is the relationship between Strategic HRD and Strategic HRM?How can HRD and HRM work together to address generational changes in the workforce?What are the career implications for those working in HRD?and much more.For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, and for the bios of the guest scholars visit allbypodcast.com/hrm.For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.This episode is sponsored by Interpretive Simulations - find out about their HRManagement simulation at www.interpretive.com/.

In this first episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Marilyn Y. Byrd (University of Oklahoma), Dr. Chaunda L. Scott (Oakland University), and Dr. Terrence E. Maltbia (Columbia University) discuss the relationship between HRD and Antiracism, including:What is meant by the term Antiracism?What is the connection between Antiracism and the concepts of work and the workplace?What are the systems, policies and practices that tend to perpetuate racism within organizations, and what's the role of HRD to challenge and amend those? What is the relationship between Antiracism and HRD, and how does research, theory and practice in one influence research, theory and practice in the other? How does Antiracism help HRD to understand and work on current and future challenges in organizations?What measures can HRD professionals use to assess an organization's current state on addressing racism and progress it's making?Where should HRD practitioners go for guidance on how to do their Antiracism work?What role does education play in positioning HRD to have a strategic role in working on Antiracism initiatives?and much more.For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, for the bios of the guest scholars visit allbypodcast.com/antiracism. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.This episode is sponsored by The Columbia University Coaching Center of Excellence at Teachers College - find out about them by visiting their website at https://www.tc.columbia.edu/coachingcertification/ .

Join host, Darren Short, for this introduction to Season 3 of the HRD Masterclass podcast, brought to you by the Academy of Human Resource Development. The series releases weekly starting on August 2nd and brings you eleven episodes that explore the relationship between HRD and other disciplines, fields, and subjects. Each episode will be an hour long and dedicated to a group discussion with three scholars. In total, we'll feature 33 scholars working in 7 countries, and between them they're exploring the relationship between HRD and Adult Education, Antiracism, Data Analytics, Economics, Gender, HRM, Philosophy, Psychology, Spirituality, STEM, and Sustainability. As ever, all of the episodes are available free via major podcasting services, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Audible, Amazon, Spotify, and many more. You can also revisit all 22 episodes of the first two seasons for free. To find out more about the podcast and learn about how you can access bonus materials, visit HRDMasterclass.com.  Subscribe today to ensure that you don't miss any of the upcoming episodes.

In this final episode of the second season of HRD Masterclass, Darren Short reflects back on what we've learned about the work of HRD professionals, supported by extracts taken from some of the 35 conversations featured in the season. Darren also spotlights a few conversations that he finds himself revisiting over and over again.During the episode, Darren explores:Lessons learned about the nature of HRD work and how that's changing.Lessons learned about the challenge for HRD professionals of staying relevant in a changing workplace.Lessons learned about the opportunities for HRD professionals to find their voice and enable the voices of others.Lessons learned about the challenge for HRD professionals of improving HRD so as to increase and demonstrate impact.Lessons learned about the importance of HRD professionals partnering with others.Lessons learned about what this all means for the knowledge, skills, and qualities of HRD professionals.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 first series.This episode is sponsored by: Interpretive Simulations - find out about their services and their HRManagement simulation at https://www.interpretive.com/; and by Stylus Publishing, publisher of The Handbook of Adult and Continuing Education, 2020 - visit them at www.styluspub.com. 

In this penultimate episode of Season 2, guests Dr. Andrea D. Ellinger (Emerita Professor, The University of Texas at Tyler) and Dr. Jenni Jones (University of Wolverhampton) discuss Coaching, including:What is meant by the term coaching, and how it differs from mentoring.What it takes to become a good coach.Moderating factors that help and hinder the coaching process.The use of internal and external coaches, as well as virtual coaching.The more commonly found coaching models, tools, and techniques.The connection between coaching and HRD.and much more.In the first part of the episode, Andrea and Jenni meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, they are together to discuss their shared interest in Coaching.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 Southern Mississippi's Human Capital Development programs – find out more by visiting https://www.usm.edu/graduate-programs/human-capital-development.php or by emailing them at schoolofleadership@usm.edu, and by Sherpa Coaching - learn more about them at https://www.sherpacoaching.com/.

In this ninth episode of Season 2, guests Dr. Katie Bailey (King's College London) and Dr. Sunyoung Park (Louisiana State University) discuss Meaningful Work, including:What is meant by the term meaningful work.What makes work meaningful.The connection between meaningful work and HRD.The predictors and outcomes of meaningful work.Measures of meaningful work.The benefits and risks of HRD seeking to increase the meaning that employees find in their work.and much more.In the first part of the episode, Katie and Sunyoung meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, they are together to discuss their shared interest in Meaningful Work.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 at https://www.interpretive.com/; and by Northeastern Illinois University's Bachelors and Masters in Human Resource Development - check them out at www.neiu.edu/academics.

In this eighth episode of Season 2, guests Dr. Ciara Nolan (Technological University Dublin), Dr. Michael Mustafa (University of Nottingham Malaysia), and Dr. Heather Short (The Open University) discuss HRD in SMEs, including:What is meant by the term Small & Medium Enterprises.How SMEs differ around the world.What HRD and learning looks like in SMEs, and also within Family SMEs.The role of the business owner and family members in HRD within SMEs.The role of technology in learning within SMEs.Whether HRD trends found in larger organizations are also found within SMEs.How well HRD models and theories work in the context of SMEs.and much more.In the first part of the episode, Ciara, Michael, and Heather meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, they are together to discuss their shared interest in HRD in SMEs.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 – check out their website at https://www.interpretive.com/, and by Positive Career Options – obtain the career advice you need to succeed by visiting https://positivecareeroptions.com/.

In this seventh episode of Season 2, guests Dr. Valerie Stead (Lancaster University) and Dr. Susan R. Madsen (Utah State University) discuss Leadership Development, including:The difference between leadership development and developing leaders.The content of leadership development programs.Models that are helpful in developing leaders.Leadership development for women and integrating it into leadership development strategies.The relationship between power and leadership development.How stereotypes of leaders and leadership impact leadership development.and much more.In the first part of the episode, Valerie and Susan meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, they are together to discuss their shared interest in Leadership 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 at https://www.interpretive.com/; and by the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, visit them at https://huntsman.usu.edu/.

In this sixth episode of Season 2, guests Dr. Fredrick Muyia Nafukho (Texas A&M University) and Dr. Wendy E.A. Ruona (University of Georgia) discuss Training Transfer & Sustainment, including:What we mean by “training transfer” and why it's an important concept in HRD.The components of the transfer system, and which of those components are most likely to impact transfer.Which components are most critical at the different stages of the transfer process.The important role that managers and peers play in the transfer process.How HRD professionals can design and develop training in a way that increases the chances that the learning will transfer back to the job.Advice for HRD professionals who are starting to consider the process of transfer in their own organizations.and much more.In the first part of the episode, Fred and Wendy meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, they are together to discuss their shared interest in Training Transfer & Sustainment.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: Educational Human Resource Development program at Texas A&M University – check them out at https://eahr.tamu.edu/; and by University of Georgia Graduate Program in Adult Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development – check them out at https://coe.uga.edu/academics/concentrations/learning-leadership-and-organization-development.

In this fifth episode of Season 2, guests Dr. Julie Gedro (SUNY Empire State College), Dr. Chaunda L. Scott (Oakland University), and Dr. Joshua Collins (University of Minnesota) discuss Marginalization & Privilege, including:What is meant by the terms marginalization and privilege.How marginalization and privilege connect to HRD.How to question your own privilege and learn from others' lived experiences.The effectiveness of diversity and inclusion training in addressing marginalization and privilege.How to prepare HRD professionals for working on marginalization and privilege.Forces sustaining the status quo.and much more.In the first part of the episode, Julie, Chaunda, and Josh meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, they are together to discuss their shared interest in Marginalization & Privilege. 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 – check out their website at https://www.interpretive.com/; and by the Board of Directors of the Academy of Human Resource Development, who invite you to attend the 29th annual research conference in the Americas being held in Arlington, Virginia, February 23rd to 26th. For full details, click on the conference link on the AHRD home page at ahrd.org.

In this fourth episode of Season 2, guests Dr. Brad Shuck (Professor, University of Louisville), Dr. Kim Nimon (Professor, University of Texas at Tyler), and Dr. Jae Young Lee (Assistant Professor, Kookmin University, South Korea) discuss Employee Engagement, including:What we mean by the term employee engagement.The roots of the concept.How employee engagement is measured.HRD's role in employee engagement.How to improve employee engagement.and much more.In the first part of the episode, Brad, Kim, and Jae Young meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, they are together to discuss their shared interest in Employee Engagement. 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 – check them out by searching for UT Tyler HRD – you'll find their page at the top of the search results; and by the Board of Directors of the Academy of Human Resource Development, who invite you to attend the 29th annual research conference in the Americas being held in Arlington, Virginia, February 23rd to 26th. For full details, click on the conference link on the AHRD home page at ahrd.org.

In this third episode of Season 2, guests Dr. Mesut Akdere (Professor, Purdue University), Dr. Komal Khandelwal (Associate Professor, Amity University, Jaipur), and Dr. Elisabeth E Bennett (Associate Teaching Professor, Northeastern University) discuss Technology in HRD, including:The HRD implications of technology changes in the workplace.HRD and Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Augmented Reality.How HRD can leverage a blend of technologies.Virtual HRD and its connection to the digital transformation.Budget implications of HRD using technology.The best first steps for leveraging technology in HRD.and much more.In the first part of the episode, Mesut, Komal, and Elisabeth meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, they are together to discuss their shared interest in Technology in 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 – check out their website at https://www.interpretive.com/; and by the HRD Program in the Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation at Purdue University - visit them at https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/degrees/human-resource-development. 

In this second episode of Season 2, guests Dr. K. Peter Kuchinke (Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Dr. Claretha Hughes (University of Arkansas), and Dr. Khalil M. Dirani (Texas A&M University) discuss Ethics in HRD, including:What we mean by the term ethics.The role ethics plays within HRD.The most common and challenging situations faced by HRD professionals.The role of ethical standards. How HRD professionals can prepare for ethical issues.and much more.In the first part of the episode, Peter, Claretha, and Khalil meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, they are together to discuss their shared interest in Ethics in 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: HRD Online at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne – check out their website at https://go.illinois.edu/HRDOnline; and by the Educational Human Resource Development program at Texas A&M University, to find out more visit https://eahr.tamu.edu/.

In this first episode of Season 2, guests Dr. Michael Marquardt (Professor Emeritus, George Washington University, U.S.A.) and Dr. Cheryl Brook (University of Portsmouth, U.K.) discuss Action Learning, including:What Action Learning is.Examples of Action Learning in organizations. How Action Learning differs from other forms of learning.How to introduce Action Learning into organizations.What makes Action Learning so powerful.and much more.In the first part of the episode, Mike and Cheryl meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, they are together to discuss their shared interest in Action 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: WIAL, the World Institute for Action Learning. Find out all about their services at www.wial.org.

Join host, Darren Short, for this introduction to Season 2 of the HRD Masterclass podcast, brought to you by the Academy of Human Resource Development. The series releases weekly starting on November 9th, and features 25 scholars from 6 countries. Topics covered include Action Learning, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Ethics, HRD in SMEs, Leadership Development, Marginalization & Privilege, Meaningful Work, Technology in HRD, and Training Transfer. The first six episodes in the season release November 9th through December 14th, and we then take a short break, returning on January 4th. To find out more, check out HRDMasterclass.com. Subscribe today to ensure that you don't miss any episodes.

In this final episode of the first series of HRD Masterclass, Darren Short reflects back on what we've learned about the fundamentals of HRD, supported by extracts taken from some of the 34 conversations featured in the series. Darren also spotlights a few conversations that he finds himself revisiting over and over again, together with some of the questions that he will carry forward to the second series that releases later this year.During the episode, Darren explores:How we define ourselves.How HRD is responding to the changing workplace.The shifting balance between organizational and individual responsibility.Changes to how people learn.Advocating for social justice.Working across cultures.Being strategic.Demonstrating our worth.How HRD works through and with others.The gap between HRD research and practice.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 first series.This episode is sponsored by: Interpretive Simulations. Find out about their services and their HRManagement simulation at https://www.interpretive.com/

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/ .

Join host, Darren Short, for this introduction to the HRD Masterclass podcast, brought to you by the Academy of Human Resource Development. The first series focuses on the fundamentals of Human Resource Development, and features 10 episodes and 24 scholars, authors, and researchers. The series launches with two episodes on June 29, 2021, followed by weekly episodes for the next nine weeks. To find out more, check out HRDMasterclass.com. Subscribe today to ensure that you don't miss any episodes.