HRD: Learning, Change and Development in Organizations

Aim

After completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• describe, analyse, and critically examine theories, perspectives, models and previous research within the field of Human Resource Development (HRD)
• describe and critically examine what factors might contribute to bridging the gap between HRD research and HRD practice
• search for, identify, evaluate, compile and critically examine current HRD research within a defined area and within given time frames
• plan, invite to, implement and evaluate a HRD conference for HR practitioners
• present current research, in writing as well as orally, for HR practitioners and in dialogue with them make suggestions on how research-based knowledge can be used as a starting point for HRD practice

Content

The course addresses issues related to Human Resource Development (HRD) in terms of learning, change, and development processes within organizations. The course focuses on critically examining the gap between HRD research and HRD practice. Key concepts, theories, perspectives, models, and previous research within the field of HRD are introduced. Examples of topics covered include formal and informal learning, leadership and management development, knowledge transfer and utilization, change processes, and organizational development. Furthermore, the course includes the compilation and presentation of current HRD research for practitioners in the field.