Human Resource Development conceptualization includes three categories according to different kinds of learning experiences: training (job-related learning experiences), education (individual-related learning experiences, and development (organizational-related learning experiences). Five implications which result from applying this HRD concept…

Looks at how training is capturing the attention of business and legislators and why human resource development professionals need to see themselves in terms of "the big picture." Quotes are included from Congresswoman Nancy Johnson, Senator Gary Hart, Senator Ted Kennedy, and Senator Bob Packwood. (CT)

Four directors of corporate training answer the question "Should human resource development directors have a training background?" and then each presents a list of recommendations for trainers, involving such areas as internal consulting skills, business experience, sense of timing, the difference between training and teaching, and taking a…

Discusses the framework for developing a cultural human resources management (HRM) perspective. Central to this framework is modifying HRM programs to reinforce the organization's preferred practices. Modification occurs through selection, orientation, training and development, performance appraisal, career development, and compensation and…