Human Resource Development Masterclass

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This final episode of Season 5 brings together the current president of AHRD, Dr. Seung Won Yoon of Texas A&M University, the current president-elect of AHRD, Dr. Joshua Collins of the University of Minnesota, and the president of AHRD from 2020 to 2022, Dr Laura Bierema of the University of Georgia. The conversation is facilitated by the current past president of AHRD Dr. Khalil Dirani of Texas A&M University. The four discuss how to respond to challenges to HRD academic programs including:

What is the current climate like for HRD academic programs in the United States, and what factors are most influencing the climate?
How did we get to this point – what’s a brief history of HRD academic programs in the United States?
Looking ahead, where do you see this going – how do you see HRD academic programs changing in the next few years?
How can HRD academic programs respond to the current and upcoming challenges, and what new opportunities could emerge?
What role can AHRD play as a professional organization to support HRD academic programs as they face these challenges?
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/deib.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org.

This episode is sponsored by The Academy of Human Resource Development: Are you ready to transform HRD in 2026? Join the Academy of Human Resource Development at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott in Irving, Texas, from February 11th to 13th 2026 for the 33rd International Research Conference in the Americas! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or first-time attendee, the 2026 AHRD Conference is your gateway to professional development, community, networking, collaboration, and actionable solutions. Registration is now open at www.ahrd.org.

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In this penultimate episode of Season 5, guests Dr. Claire Gubbins (Dublin City University), Dr. Katherine Rosenbusch (George Mason University), and Dr. Matthew Hurtienne (University of Texas at Tyler) discuss how to connect HRD research and practice, including:

What is the current state of the connection between research and practice for HRD, and how did we get here?
What are the main factors sustaining that current state?
What would be the benefits to HRD academics and HRD practitioners of improving the connection between research and practice?
What are some of the actions that HRD academics could take to improve the connection between research and practice?
What are some of the actions that HRD practitioners could take to improve the connection between research and practice?
How are AHRD and UFHRD supporting initiatives to improve the connection, and what further actions could happen in the future?
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/practice.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org.

This episode is sponsored by Dr. Thomas Garavan, Department of Management and Marketing, Cork University Business School, University College Cork, Ireland.

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In this ninth episode of Season 5, guests Dr. Nicole Dillard (University of Minnesota), Dr. Ciarán McFadden (University of Stirling), and Dr. Jeremy W. Bohonos (Texas State University) discuss how HRD can respond to the challenges facing DEIB, including:

What do we mean by the term DEIB and what other terms might people be using that are similar?
How has DEIB been in the news in recent years, and how do you view these recent events in the context of the longer-term view/history?
What challenges are HRD professionals facing on DEIB as a result of these recent events?
How can HRD professionals respond to these challenges and continue to make progress on DEIB?
As HRD professionals navigate the current context for DEIB, what options and choices are open to them, and what decisions do they need to make?
What can we learn from the current context that can help HRD to move forward on DEIB?
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/deib.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org.

This episode is sponsored by The Academy of Human Resource Development: Are you ready to transform HRD in 2026? Join the Academy of Human Resource Development at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott in Irving, Texas, from February 11th to 13th 2026 for the 33rd International Research Conference in the Americas! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or first-time attendee, the 2026 AHRD Conference is your gateway to professional development, community, networking, collaboration, and actionable solutions. Registration is now open at www.ahrd.org.

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In this eighth episode of Season 5, I meet with guests Dr. Brian Vivona (Northeastern Illinois University), Dr. Stephanie Sisco (University of Minnesota), and Dr. Ronan Carbery (University College Cork) to discuss how to prepare the next generation of HRD professionals. We discuss:

How do we see the work of HRD professionals changing over the next 10-15 years?
What do these changes mean in terms of the skills and knowledge needed by HRD professionals?
How can degree programs prepare HRD professionals for all of this?
How does this impact who transitions into HRD from other professions and how they transition?
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/developing.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org.

This episode is sponsored by the Program Excellence Network of the Academy of Human Resource Development. Are you committed to advancing excellence in HRD education? Discover the Program Excellence Network, or PEN, an exclusive initiative from the Academy that connects institutions and educators dedicated to building top-tier HRD academic programs. PEN offers a powerful annual meeting for networking, online searchable directory, case competitions, best practice sharing, and professional development—all aimed at strengthening graduate and undergraduate HRD teaching.

With an individual membership in AHRD, the PEN Community memberships is just $99 per year per institution, unlocking access to a vibrant community where faculty collaborate, innovate, and champion student success. Whether you’re faculty members looking to expand your network or an institution seeking program recognition and continuous improvement, PEN is your gateway to excellence.

Find out more and join PEN by visiting ahrd.org. Elevate your impact and connect with colleagues who share your passion for transformative HRD education. The Program Excellence Network—where excellence

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In this seventh episode of Season 5, I meet with guests Dr. Henriette Lundgren (University of Georgia), Dr. Angela D. Carter (Clemson University), and Dr. Katrenia Reed Hughes (Purdue University) to discuss how to be culturally responsive In coaching & mentoring. We discuss:

What do we mean by the terms “culture”, “cultural responsiveness”, “coaching”, and “mentoring”?
What have been your personal experiences in seeing how culture impacts coaching and mentoring relationships?
What role does cultural responsiveness play within coaching and mentoring relationships?
How can we approach coaching and mentoring and the design of those programs in a way that allows for culture?
How can an HRD professional, who functions as a coach or mentor, build up their own experience to be culturally responsive? How can they help others to be more culturally responsive through coaching or mentoring education?
What would be the best first steps for someone looking to be more culturally responsive in their coaching and mentoring?
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/developmental.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org.

This episode is sponsored by the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University. With a focus on practical, real-world, industry-relevant learning experiences and flexible scheduling, the programs offered by the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation empower students to become world-class leaders, communicators, and project managers. Our online certificates and degree programs will help you advance your career to the next level, sharpen your leadership skills, and stay at the top of your field. Choose from three newly redesigned graduate certificates in Human Resource Development, Project Management, or Technical Communication. Students can enroll in fall, spring, and summer semesters. Classes are offered in a flexible, 100% online format. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/purduehrd.

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In this sixth episode of Season 5, guest Dr. Rajashi Ghosh, Dr. Eunbi Sim, and Dr. Oliver "Ozzie" Crocco meet with guest facilitator Dr. Holly Hutchins to discuss how to mentor HRD scholars, including:

What do we mean by the term “mentoring” in the context of HRD?
What are the main mentoring needs of HRD scholars and how was the AHRD Partnership Mentoring Program designed to meet those needs?
From your experience, what were some typical participant experiences of those going through the program?
What is mutuality, what role did it play in the AHRD program, and why might an institution or association want to consider this kind of partnership mentoring program that emphasizes mutuality?
What made the program effective – essentially, what lessons did you learn about how to design such a program and what are a few examples of where you have “changed your minds” as a result of those lessons?
As a designer, what advice do you have for institutions or associations considering establishing a mentoring program that emphasizes mutuality? Specifically, what steps would you recommend they take first?
As a participant, what advice would you give to current or prospective mentoring participants about practicing mutuality?
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/mentoring.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org.

This episode is sponsored by the Academy of Human Resource Development. Are you ready to transform HRD in 2026? Join the Academy of Human Resource Development at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott in Irving, Texas, from February 11th to 13th for the 33rd International Research Conference in the Americas! This year’s theme, “Engaged, Healthy, and Whole: Driving Learning and Performance for an Empowered Workforce,” invites HRD scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students to explore how engagement, well-being, and holistic development shape the future of work and learning. Also new this year is a practitioner workshop on February 12. The conference keynote session is with Dr. Brad Shuck, a globally recognized expert in employee engagement, organizational culture, and workforce well-being. A tenured professor at the University of Louisville and Co-Founder of OrgVitals, he partners with Fortune 500 companies and global nonprofits to drive meaningful cultural change. Experience thought-provoking keynotes, cutting-edge research sessions and roundtables that challenge assumptions and advance the field of HRD. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or first-time attendee, the 2026 AHRD Conference is your gateway to professional development, community, networking, collaboration, and actionable solutions. Registration is now open at www.ahrd.org.

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In this fifth episode of Season 5, guest Dr. Alexis Fink, Dr. Seung Won Yoon, and Dr. Brad Shuck discuss how to implement people analytics, including:

What do we mean by the term “people analytics” and how does the term differ from others like “workforce analytics”, “HR analytics”, and “talent analytics”?
What does people analytics typically look like in many organizations and how do those organizations benefit?
In which sorts of organizations are you less likely to see people analytics, and what is your advice on the steps they can take to start?
What tools and other resources can help an HRD team as it starts its people analytics journey?
If a listener is thinking that now is the time to learn more about people analytics and take the first step to do people analytics in their organization, what advice do you have for what that first step should be?
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/analytics.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org.

This episode is sponsored by:

The Educational Human Resource Development Program at Texas A&M University, which aims to transform lives through teaching, research, and outreach. Addressing critical issues in talent, leadership, career, and organization development, the program promotes inclusive excellence across local, national, and global contexts. Its modern curriculum emphasizes scientific approaches and evidence-based decision making to prepare students for today’s complex and dynamic workplace environment. Graduates are scholar-practitioners who connect and apply theory and research to inform policy and practice, improving the lives of individuals and the effectiveness of organizations. You can learn more about our program by visiting eahr.tamu.edu
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In this fourth episode of Season 5, guests Dr. Fotios Mitsakis, Dr. William J. Rothwell, and Dr. Lyle Yorks discuss how to develop an HRD strategy by exploring questions:

What do we mean by the term “HRD Strategy”, what other terms could be used in organizations to describe this work?
How does the term “HRD Strategy” differ from the term “Strategic HRD”?
What information would an HRD Strategy typically contain and what form would it take?
How important is it that an HRD function has an HRD Strategy – what are the benefits and what are the potential consequences of not having an HRD Strategy?
What advice do you have for how to build and maintain an HRD Strategy and how to align it with organizational and HR strategies?
What are some of the biggest potential helpers and hinderers when it comes to building and implementing an HRD strategy?
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/strategy.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org.

This episode is sponsored by:

Thomas Garavan and Michael Gaffney of Positive Career Options. Positive Career Options combine a multi-disciplinary team with academic and industry expertise to provide a unique and valuable insight into career options utilising fully validated psychometric tools combined with 1:1 feedback and coaching from qualified career coaches. Their five services include CV, interview, and assessment centre preparations as well as career coaching and a career options program. To find out more and obtain the career advice you need, visit them as https://positivecareeroptions.com/.
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In this third episode of Season 5, guests Dr. Laura Bierema, Dr. Jamie Callahan, and Dr. Tomika Greer discuss how to rethink HRD by exploring questions:

What does it mean to rethink HRD?
What do you see in organizations that makes you want to rethink HRD?
What makes the timing right to rethink HRD?
Does rethinking HRD mean an evolution or a transformation?
Do we already have alternative ways of thinking about HRD?
Does transformation happen top-down or bottom-up?
Where does someone start who wants to transform 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/rethinking.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org.

This episode is sponsored by: The University of Georgia, Gwinnett Campus and 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.

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In this second episode of Season 5, guests Dr. Margaret Driscoll, Dr. Saul Carliner, and Dr. Yvonne Thayer discuss how HRD can respond to AI by exploring:

What do we mean by the term AI?
What do we know about how AI is changing the workplace and workforce?
What examples do we have of how AI is already impacting HRD?
How do we see the impact of AI on HRD changing over the next few years?
What are the practical implications for HRD professionals?
How can HRD professionals prepare themselves for the changes happening?
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/airesponse.

The following file contains recommended resources that support listeners as they reflect on the implications of AI raised during the episode: https://www.allbypodcast.com/s/Sites-Worth-Visiting2docx.pdf

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org.

This episode is sponsored by Concordia University Wisconsin, Earn your Doctorate in Business Administration online. Unlock new career opportunities with a PhD or Doctor of Business Administration from Concordia University Wisconsin. Our flexible, online programs are designed for ambitious professionals seeking to lead, innovate, and drive meaningful change in their industries. With expert faculty, research-driven coursework, and specializations in Financial & Economic Management and Organizational Performance & Change, you'll gain the skills to excel in executive leadership, consulting, or academia. Take the next step in advancing your career—visit earnyourdoctorateonline.cuw.edu today!

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In this first episode of Season 5, guests Dr. Alaina Doyle (Flourish Coaching & Consulting), Dr. Michael Kirchner (Purdue University - Fort Wayne), and Dr. Sarah E. Minnis (Western Carolina University) discuss how HRD can support veterans in the workplace, including questions on:

What do we mean by the term Veterans?
Why is the topic of Veterans in the workforce such an important one for organizations broadly and also for HRD as a profession?
What are the main challenges that Veterans face in the workforce outside of the military, and what can organizations be doing to address those challenges?
What advice do you have for HRD professionals who are looking to do more to support Veterans in their organization?
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/veterans.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org.

This episode is sponsored by Concordia University Wisconsin, Earn your Doctorate in Business Administration online. Unlock new career opportunities with a PhD or Doctor of Business Administration from Concordia University Wisconsin. Our flexible, online programs are designed for ambitious professionals seeking to lead, innovate, and drive meaningful change in their industries. With expert faculty, research-driven coursework, and specializations in Financial & Economic Management and Organizational Performance & Change, you'll gain the skills to excel in executive leadership, consulting, or academia. Take the next step in advancing your career—visit earnyourdoctorateonline.cuw.edu today!

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The fifth season launches soon and brings you eleven episodes that explore common “How To” questions related to HRD. The first half of the season releases in May and June, with the second half coming after the summer break. The first half of the season includes episodes on How HRD can respond to AI, How to build and implement an HRD strategy, how HRD can implement people analytics, how to rethink HRD in organizations, and the season kicks off with an episode on how HRD can support veterans in the workplace featuring Mike Kirchner, Sarah Minnis, and Alaina Doyle. As ever, all of the episodes are available free via major podcasting services, including Apple Podcast, Audible, Amazon, Spotify, and many more. If you’re interested to sponsor one of the season 5 episodes, just reach out to me at darren@allbypodcast.com – sponsorship enables us to release episodes free of charge and it also enables you to share your message with 4,000 HRD professionals who listen around the world. Remember, you can revisit all 44 episodes of the first four seasons for free. To find out more about the podcast, visit hrdmasterclass.com and subscribe today to ensure that you don’t miss any of the upcoming episodes.

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In this final episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Jamie L. Callahan (Durham University), Dr. Mark Gatto (Northumbria University), and Taylor Cavallo (University of Minnesota) discuss the relationship between HRD and Pop Culture, including:

What is meant by the term “pop culture”?
How does pop culture portray organizations and work?
How does pop culture portray HR?
How does pop culture’s portrayal of organizations, work and HR influence how employees view HR and HRD in the workplace?
How can HRD leverage pop culture?
What research is needed into the relationship between HRD and pop culture?
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/culture.

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 register for their 31st International Research Conference in the Americas in Arlington, VA, February 21-24, 2024. For full details, visit https://www.ahrd.org/.

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In this penultimate episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Ellen Scully-Russ (The George Washington University, USA), Dr. Eugene Sadler-Smith (University of Surrey, UK), and Dr. Maria Cseh (The George Washington University, USA) discuss the relationship between HRD and the Climate Crisis, including:

What influenced the guests' interest in climate issues?
What are the implications of the Climate Crisis for organizations and how are they responding?
What are the implications for individual employees and the workforce as a whole?
What is the relationship between HRD and the Climate Crisis?
How can HRD position itself for a greater role in addressing the Climate Crisis?
What are the implications for HRD researchers and for HRD education?
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/climate.

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 Dr. Thomas Garavan of the Department of Management and Marketing, Cork University Business School, University College Cork, Ireland, and by the Health Professions Education Special Interest Group (HPE SIG) at the Academy of Human Resource Development - check them out at https://www.ahrd.org/page/special_interest_groups.

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In this ninth episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Alexandre Ardichvili (University of Minnesota, USA), Dr. Maria José Sousa (University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal), and Dr. Uta Wilkens (Ruhr University Bochum, Germany) discuss the relationship between HRD and Artificial Intelligence, including:

What is meant by the term Artificial Intelligence?
Why is Artificial Intelligence in the news?
How is Artificial Intelligence impacting organizations, and how could that impact change in the coming years?
What does all of this mean for individual employees and different profiles within the workforce?
What are the implications for HRD practice – the work it does, where it works, how it works, who is involved, etc?
What are the implications for HRD education and how people are prepared for careers in HRD?
What are the implications for HRD research and, specifically, what research is needed into HRD & Artificial Intelligence?
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/generations.

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 Human Resource Development program at the University of Minnesota's Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

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In this eighth episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Katherine Jeffery (KJ Consulting), Dr. Malaika Edwards (University of Houston), and Dr. Marie-Line Germain (Western Carolina University) discuss the relationship between HRD and Generational Changes in the Workforce, including:

What is meant by the term Generations?
How do Generations differ, and how has our understanding of those differences changed in recent years?
How are differences between Generations impacting organizations and the workforce?
What are the implications for HRD practice – the work it does, where it works, how it works, who is involved, etc?
What are the implications for how people are prepared for careers in HRD?
What are the implications for HRD research and, specifically, what research is needed into HRD & Generations?
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/generations.

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 register for their 31st International Research Conference in the Americas in Arlington, VA, February 21-24, 2024. For full details, visit https://www.ahrd.org/.

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In this seventh episode of Season 4, guests Dr. David McGuire (Edinburgh Napier University), Dr. Jessica Li (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Laurel Farrer (GitLab) discuss the relationship between HRD and Remote Working, including:

What is meant by the term Remote Working?
How has our view of Remote Working been changing, and what is driving those changes?
How is the changing nature of Remote Working impacting organizations at different locations around the world?
What does all of this mean for individual employees and the workforce as a whole?
What are the implications for HRD practice – the work it does, where it works, how it works, who is involved, etc?
What are the implications for HRD education and how people are prepared for careers in HRD?
What are the implications for HRD research and, specifically, what research is needed into HRD & Remote Working?
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/remote.

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 Dr. Sunyoung Park of the School of Leadership and Human Resource Development at Louisiana State University. Sunyoung is currently serving on the Board of the Academy of Human Resource Development.

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In this sixth episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Fotios Mitsakis (Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University), Dr. Mandolen Mull (Rockford University and MullMentum Consulting, LLC.), and Dr. Parisa Mahboubi (C.D. Howe Institute) discuss the relationship between HRD, inflation and unemployment, including:

What is meant by the terms Inflation and Unemployment?
Why is there so much interest in the topics of Inflation and Unemployment?
How do Inflation & Unemployment impact organizations from an economic point of view?
How are employees and the workforce as a whole impacted by Inflation & Unemployment?
What are the implications for HRD practice - the work it does, where it works, how it works, who is involved, etc?
What are the implications for education and how people are prepared for careers in HRD?
What are the implications for research and, specifically, what research is needed into HRD & the topics of Inflation & Unemployment?
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/inflation.

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 register for their 31st International Research Conference in the Americas in Arlington, VA, February 21-24, 2024. For full details, visit https://www.ahrd.org/.

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In this fifth episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Amanda Hay (Nottingham Trent University), Dr. Ellen Ernst Kossek (Purdue University), and Dr. Meera Alagaraja (now Texas A&M University, and University of Louisville at the time of recording) discuss the relationship between HRD, anxiety, and burnout, including:

What is meant by the terms Anxiety and Burnout?
How are individual employees and the workforce as a whole impacted by Anxiety and Burnout?
What are the implications for organizations and what actions can organizational leaders take to address Anxiety and Burnout?
What are the implications for HRD practice – the work it does, where it works, how it works, who is involved?
What are the implications for HRD education and how people are prepared for careers in HRD?
What are the implications for HRD research and, specifically, what research is needed into HRD and its relationship to Anxiety & Burnout?
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/anxiety.

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 Health Professions Education Special Interest Group (HPE SIG) at the Academy of Human Resource Development - to find out more, visit https://www.ahrd.org/page/special_interest_groups.

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In this fourth episode of Season 4, guests Aiko Bethea (RARE Coaching & Consulting), Dr. Cynthia Sims (University of Georgia), and Dr. Mary Alfred (Texas A&M University) discuss the relationship between HRD, social justice, and human rights, including:

What is meant by the term Social Justice?
What do you see as the relationship between Social Justice and Human Rights, and how does that relationship influence your thinking on Social Justice?
How are organizations impacted by Social Justice issues, and how has the nature of the impact changed in recent years?
What does all of this mean for individuals in the workforce, their work and careers?
What are the implications for HRD practitioners?
What are the implications for how people are prepared for careers in HRD?
What further research is needed into the relationship between HRD, Social Justice & Human Rights?
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/justice.

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 - to find out more, visit https://eahr.tamu.edu/.

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In this third episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims (Troy University, USA), Dr. Greg Wang (University of Texas at Tyler, USA), and Dr. Maxim Voronov (York University, Canada) discuss the relationship between HRD and organizational, national and global politics, including:

What is meant by the term politics?
How do national and global politics impact organizations, and how has our view of the impact changed in recent years?
What does politics look like within organizations, and how does organizational politics impact the way organizations work?
What does all of this mean for individual employees and the workforce as a whole?
What are the implications for HRD practitioners who are working on training & development and organizational change?
What are the implications for how we prepare people for careers in adult education, leadership, and training?
What are the implications for HRD research and, specifically, what research is needed into HRD & politics?
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/politics.

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 Human Resource Development at The University of Texas at Tyler Soules College of Business - please visit their website at https://www.uttyler.edu/soules-college-of-business/human-resources-development/, and by the Troy University Fast Track Graduate Program – find out more at https://www.troy.edu/.

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In this second episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Bhagyashree Barhate (University of Southern Mississippi), Dr. Rajashi Ghosh (Teachers College, Columbia University), and Dr. Yuanlu Niu (University of Arkansas) discuss the relationship between HRD and the Great Resignation, including:

What is meant by the term Great Resignation?
How is the Great Resignation impacting organizations, and how does that impact look different by industry or sector?
What does all of this mean for individual employees in general, and also specifically those who have acted as part of the Great Resignation?
What are the implications for HRD practice – the work it does, where it works, how it works, who is involved, etc?
What are the implications for HRD education and how people are prepared for careers in HRD?
What are the implications for HRD research and, specifically, what research is needed into HRD & the Great Resignation?
and much more.

For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, and for the bios of the guest scholars visit www.allbypodcast.com/resignation.

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.

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In this first episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Jia Wang (Texas A&M University), Dr. Oliver Crocco (Louisiana State University), and Dr. Robert Yawson (Quinnipiac University) discuss the relationship between HRD and the changing nature of globalization, including:

What is meant by the term Globalization?
How has our view of Globalization been changing, and what is driving those changes?
How is the changing nature of Globalization impacting organizations and the workforce?
What are the implications for HRD practice – the work it does, where it works, how it works, who is involved, etc?
What are the implications for HRD education and how people are prepared for careers in HRD?
What are the implications for HRD research and, specifically, what research is needed into HRD & globalization?
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/globalization.

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 - to find out more, visit https://eahr.tamu.edu/, and by The School of Leadership and Human Resource Development at Louisiana State University - to find out more, visit https://www.lsu.edu/chse/slhrd/.

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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.

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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 .

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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/.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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/.

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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/.

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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/

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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/.

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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/ .

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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.

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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.

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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/.

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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.

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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/.

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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/.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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/.

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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.

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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.

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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.

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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.

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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/

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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.

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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/

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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/ .

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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.

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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/ .

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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.

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