The manifesto establishes human resource development as a legitimate professional endeavor. It defines the nature of human resource development in organizational life and creates a significant place for this type of activity in all types of organizations. (Author/BP)

The author discusses the following five primary elements which he considers as constituting the professional development process: Work assignment, coaching and supervision, career planning, education, and outside pursuits. A conceptual structure for describing professional development goals is also outlined. (TA)

Outlines the Employee Development Specialist (EDS) Curriculum Plan of the U.S. Civil Service Commission, which provides the means by which trainers can gain expertise in the tasks and associated competencies of the training job by participating in a series of learning experiences. (TA)

Author projects increases in Florida's career employees and assesses their training needs. (Editor/RK)