This collection of essays aims at advancing knowledgeand understanding of the concept of human resource development (HRD) and itsprofessional practice, offering various definitions and choices of terms andmethods. The book has two interrelated goals: (1) to provide an overview ofcontemporary...

Contributions from a number of leading international scholars explore the boundaries of the field of Human Resource Development and present an innovative and challenging approach to HRD theory and practice

1. Introduction to the Volume: Future of Human Resource Development -- 2. HRD as the Epicentre of Governance in Public Administration -- 3. Unleashing Creativity in the Workplace. Apprenticeships in the Swiss Telecommunication and Public Transportation Industry -- 4. Self-Directed Learning and...