Human Resource Development

1. The Scope of HRD and National HRD Policies and Practice.- 2. Strategic HRD and the Learning and Development Function.- 3. Contrasting Contexts of HRD Practice.- 4. Cross-Cultural HRD.- 5. Learning Theories and Principles.- 6. The Practice of Training: The Identification of Training Needs.- 7. The Practice of Training: The Design and Delivery of Training.- 8. Evaluation of HRD.- 9. E-Learning.- 10. Workplace Learning and Knowledge Management.- 11. Leadership and Management Development.- 12. Teams and Team Development.- 13. Talent and Career Development.- 14. HRD and Diversity.- 15. Lifelong Learning and Continuing Professional Development.- 16. Graduates and Graduate Employment.- 17. The Future of Human Resource Development.

Jeff Gold is Professor of Organisation Learning at Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.
Rick Holden is Visiting Research Fellow at Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
Paul Iles is Professor of HRD at Glasgow Caledonian University, UK.
Jim Stewart is Professor of HRD at Coventry Business School, University of Coventry, UK.
Julie Beardwell is Head of Department, Corporate Development at Leicester Business School, De Montfort University, UK.

"This is an excellent, very useable, undergraduate core text book by key players in the field. It's of great practical use in the classroom, too, and not just for student reading and support outside of classes. The well-referenced and up to date content is supported by good, short reflective activities and short cases that are really good for break-out discussion exercises." - Sheena Bell, Senior University Teacher, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, UK "An excellent textbook with comprehensive coverage of key topics and debates in HRD. It builds on the first edition with revised content and new contributors, whilst continuing to be accessible and rigorous. A lively and engaging presentation, with case studies and examples to illuminate the relationship between theory, research and practice." - Claire Valentin, HRD Programme Leader, University of Edinburgh, UKPraise for the first edition: "Intellectually rigorous, accessible and comprehensive - it ticks all the boxes for an excellent textbook. The book provides a critical introduction to the field of HRD, providing a stimulating review of contemporary debates in the field, and a wealth of references. The activities, review questions and examples make it a useful teaching resource." - Clare Valentin, HRD Programme Director, The University of Edinburgh, UK. "This is a great resource for lecturers and students alike. It is engagingly written by academics who are in touch with practice and who recognise the need to give undergraduates and professional students both a language and understanding of the strategic aspects of HRD and the ability to deal with the nuance and ambiguity which HRD entails." - Lisa Anderson, Lecturer in Management Education, University of Liverpool Management School, UK "A comprehensive and authoritative overview of current topics, debates, and trends in human resource development... A well written textbook that should appeal to HRD practitioners and students alike." - Rob F.