Human Resource Development and the Emerging Needs of the World

This is the last paper from ICBME conference and some key points that I learnt from this presentation include:

1)The scope of HRD: from 72-95 there is no agreement of the definition of HRD. Scope is limited to organisational context, not the HRD in the societal context. HRD challenges include national environment, organisational factors, professional environment (i.e. emphasis on stakeholders, emphasis on strategic planning), global environment (leadership, technological change).

2) Comparison of traditional and modern HRD: limited to organisation VS. extension beyond that boundaries. Modent HRD is flexible to encompass multiple theories from multi-disciplines. Modern views are more into the critical perspectives of HRD (pragmatism).

3) HRD and its link to knowledge, skills and capabilities of individuals should be emphasised in the modern world.