Human Resource Development Masterclass is a podcast series from the Academy of Human Resource Development, the organization that leads HRD through research. Each 60-90 minute episode features leading authors, scholars and researchers in conversation on the fundamentals of HRD and how those are changing in the workplace of the 2020s. The series is hosted by Darren Short who has 30 years of HRD experience in Europe and North America and who was President of the Academy of Human Resource Development in 2012-2014. To find out more about the series and how you can access bonus materials not included in the podcast, visit hrdmasterclass.com. Subscribe today to ensure you don’t miss any episodes.
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This final episode of Season 5 brings together the current president of AHRD, Dr. Seung Won Yoon of Texas A&M University, the current president-elect of AHRD, Dr. Joshua Collins of the University of Minnesota, and the president of AHRD from 2020 to 2022, Dr Laura Bierema of the University of Georgia. The conversation is facilitated by the current past president of AHRD Dr. Khalil Dirani of Texas A&M University. The four discuss how to respond to challenges to HRD academic programs includ...
In this penultimate episode of Season 5, guests Dr. Claire Gubbins (Dublin City University), Dr. Katherine Rosenbusch (George Mason University), and Dr. Matthew Hurtienne (University of Texas at Tyler) discuss how to connect HRD research and practice, including: What is the current state of the connection between research and practice for HRD, and how did we get here? What are the main factors sustaining that current state? What would be the benefits to HRD academics and HRD practitioners of imp...
In this ninth episode of Season 5, guests Dr. Nicole Dillard (University of Minnesota), Dr. Ciarán McFadden (University of Stirling), and Dr. Jeremy W. Bohonos (Texas State University) discuss how HRD can respond to the challenges facing DEIB, including: What do we mean by the term DEIB and what other terms might people be using that are similar? How has DEIB been in the news in recent years, and how do you view these recent events in the context of the longer-term view/history? What challenges ...
This episode explores how AI is fundamentally changing the HRD profession, automating basic tasks and creating challenges for entry-level roles. Guests emphasize the enduring importance of human interaction, contextual understanding, and critical thinking skills that AI cannot replicate. The discussion highlights how HRD degree programs must evolve, focusing on interdisciplinary knowledge, transferable skills, and practical experience. Ultimately, preparing professionals for diverse organizational contexts, from global corporations to small enterprises, is crucial in an increasingly AI-driven world.
In this seventh episode of Season 5, I meet with guests Dr. Henriette Lundgren (University of Georgia), Dr. Angela D. Carter (Clemson University), and Dr. Katrenia Reed Hughes (Purdue University) to discuss how to be culturally responsive In coaching & mentoring. We discuss: What do we mean by the terms “culture”, “cultural responsiveness”, “coaching”, and “mentoring”? What have been your personal experiences in seeing how culture impacts coaching and mentoring relationships? What role does ...
In this sixth episode of Season 5, guest Dr. Rajashi Ghosh, Dr. Eunbi Sim, and Dr. Oliver "Ozzie" Crocco meet with guest facilitator Dr. Holly Hutchins to discuss how to mentor HRD scholars, including: What do we mean by the term “mentoring” in the context of HRD? What are the main mentoring needs of HRD scholars and how was the AHRD Partnership Mentoring Program designed to meet those needs? From your experience, what were some typical participant experiences of those going through the program?...
Dr. Alexis Fink, Dr. Seung Won Yoon, and Dr. Brad Shuck discuss implementing people analytics, differentiating it from other terms and emphasizing its action orientation and business connection. They explore its practical application in various organizations, highlighting how advanced analytics, AI, and a focus on human thriving can transform HR. The conversation provides actionable steps for starting people analytics, even in smaller companies, and stresses the importance of problem-solving, data visualization, and the integration of qualitative data to achieve impactful outcomes.
In this fourth episode of Season 5, guests Dr. Fotios Mitsakis, Dr. William J. Rothwell, and Dr. Lyle Yorks discuss how to develop an HRD strategy by exploring questions: What do we mean by the term “HRD Strategy”, what other terms could be used in organizations to describe this work? How does the term “HRD Strategy” differ from the term “Strategic HRD”? What information would an HRD Strategy typically contain and what form would it take? How important is it that an HRD function has an HRD Strat...
In this third episode of Season 5, guests Dr. Laura Bierema, Dr. Jamie Callahan, and Dr. Tomika Greer discuss how to rethink HRD by exploring questions: What does it mean to rethink HRD? What do you see in organizations that makes you want to rethink HRD? What makes the timing right to rethink HRD? Does rethinking HRD mean an evolution or a transformation? Do we already have alternative ways of thinking about HRD? Does transformation happen top-down or bottom-up? Where does someone start who wan...
In this second episode of Season 5, guests Dr. Margaret Driscoll, Dr. Saul Carliner, and Dr. Yvonne Thayer discuss how HRD can respond to AI by exploring: What do we mean by the term AI? What do we know about how AI is changing the workplace and workforce? What examples do we have of how AI is already impacting HRD? How do we see the impact of AI on HRD changing over the next few years? What are the practical implications for HRD professionals? How can HRD professionals prepare themselves for th...
In this first episode of Season 5, guests Dr. Alaina Doyle (Flourish Coaching & Consulting), Dr. Michael Kirchner (Purdue University - Fort Wayne), and Dr. Sarah E. Minnis (Western Carolina University) discuss how HRD can support veterans in the workplace, including questions on: What do we mean by the term Veterans? Why is the topic of Veterans in the workforce such an important one for organizations broadly and also for HRD as a profession? What are the main challenges that Veterans face i...
The fifth season launches soon and brings you eleven episodes that explore common “How To” questions related to HRD. The first half of the season releases in May and June, with the second half coming after the summer break. The first half of the season includes episodes on How HRD can respond to AI, How to build and implement an HRD strategy, how HRD can implement people analytics, how to rethink HRD in organizations, and the season kicks off with an episode on how HRD can support veterans in th...
In this final episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Jamie L. Callahan (Durham University), Dr. Mark Gatto (Northumbria University), and Taylor Cavallo (University of Minnesota) discuss the relationship between HRD and Pop Culture, including: What is meant by the term “pop culture”? How does pop culture portray organizations and work? How does pop culture portray HR? How does pop culture’s portrayal of organizations, work and HR influence how employees view HR and HRD in the workplace? How can HRD leve...
In this penultimate episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Ellen Scully-Russ (The George Washington University, USA), Dr. Eugene Sadler-Smith (University of Surrey, UK), and Dr. Maria Cseh (The George Washington University, USA) discuss the relationship between HRD and the Climate Crisis, including: What influenced the guests' interest in climate issues? What are the implications of the Climate Crisis for organizations and how are they responding? What are the implications for individual employees and ...
In this ninth episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Alexandre Ardichvili (University of Minnesota, USA), Dr. Maria José Sousa (University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal), and Dr. Uta Wilkens (Ruhr University Bochum, Germany) discuss the relationship between HRD and Artificial Intelligence, including: What is meant by the term Artificial Intelligence? Why is Artificial Intelligence in the news? How is Artificial Intelligence impacting organizations, and how could that impact change in the coming years? ...
In this eighth episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Katherine Jeffery (KJ Consulting), Dr. Malaika Edwards (University of Houston), and Dr. Marie-Line Germain (Western Carolina University) discuss the relationship between HRD and Generational Changes in the Workforce, including: What is meant by the term Generations? How do Generations differ, and how has our understanding of those differences changed in recent years? How are differences between Generations impacting organizations and the workforce? ...
In this seventh episode of Season 4, guests Dr. David McGuire (Edinburgh Napier University), Dr. Jessica Li (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Laurel Farrer (GitLab) discuss the relationship between HRD and Remote Working, including: What is meant by the term Remote Working? How has our view of Remote Working been changing, and what is driving those changes? How is the changing nature of Remote Working impacting organizations at different locations around the world? What does all of ...
In this sixth episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Fotios Mitsakis (Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University), Dr. Mandolen Mull (Rockford University and MullMentum Consulting, LLC.), and Dr. Parisa Mahboubi (C.D. Howe Institute) discuss the relationship between HRD, inflation and unemployment, including: What is meant by the terms Inflation and Unemployment? Why is there so much interest in the topics of Inflation and Unemployment? How do Inflation & Unemployment impact organizati...
In this fifth episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Amanda Hay (Nottingham Trent University), Dr. Ellen Ernst Kossek (Purdue University), and Dr. Meera Alagaraja (now Texas A&M University, and University of Louisville at the time of recording) discuss the relationship between HRD, anxiety, and burnout, including: What is meant by the terms Anxiety and Burnout? How are individual employees and the workforce as a whole impacted by Anxiety and Burnout? What are the implications for organizations and ...
In this fourth episode of Season 4, guests Aiko Bethea (RARE Coaching & Consulting), Dr. Cynthia Sims (University of Georgia), and Dr. Mary Alfred (Texas A&M University) discuss the relationship between HRD, social justice, and human rights, including: What is meant by the term Social Justice? What do you see as the relationship between Social Justice and Human Rights, and how does that relationship influence your thinking on Social Justice? How are organizations impacted by Social Justi...
In this third episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims (Troy University, USA), Dr. Greg Wang (University of Texas at Tyler, USA), and Dr. Maxim Voronov (York University, Canada) discuss the relationship between HRD and organizational, national and global politics, including: What is meant by the term politics? How do national and global politics impact organizations, and how has our view of the impact changed in recent years? What does politics look like within organizations, and how d...
In this second episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Bhagyashree Barhate (University of Southern Mississippi), Dr. Rajashi Ghosh (Teachers College, Columbia University), and Dr. Yuanlu Niu (University of Arkansas) discuss the relationship between HRD and the Great Resignation, including: What is meant by the term Great Resignation? How is the Great Resignation impacting organizations, and how does that impact look different by industry or sector? What does all of this mean for individual employees in ...
In this first episode of Season 4, guests Dr. Jia Wang (Texas A&M University), Dr. Oliver Crocco (Louisiana State University), and Dr. Robert Yawson (Quinnipiac University) discuss the relationship between HRD and the changing nature of globalization, including: What is meant by the term Globalization? How has our view of Globalization been changing, and what is driving those changes? How is the changing nature of Globalization impacting organizations and the workforce? What are the implicat...
Season 4 launches on August 15th 2023 with eleven episodes exploring the relationship between HRD and different trends in organizations and society with the help of 33 guest experts. Across the season, we’ll look closely at such topics as AI, the Climate Crisis, Social Justice, Inflation, Anxiety, Remote Working, Politics, Pop Culture, Generational Changes in the Workforce, and much more. The season kicks off August 15th with HRD & the changing nature of Globalization (Jia Wang of Texas A&am...
In this final episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Matthijs Bal (University of Lincoln, United Kingdom), Dr. Laura L. Bierema (University of Georgia, United States), and Dr. Isabel Rimanoczy (The Sustainability Mindset Principles) discuss the relationship between HRD and Sustainability, including: What is meant by the term Sustainability ? What is the connection between Sustainability and the concepts of work and the workplace? What is the relationship between Sustainability and HRD? To what extent d...
In this tenth episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Hannah Love (Divergent Science LLC), Dr. Alina M. Waite (Indiana State University), and Dr. Jill Zarestky (Colorado State University) discuss the relationship between HRD and STEM, including: What is meant by STEM ? What is the connection between STEM and the concepts of work and the workplace? What is the relationship between STEM and HRD? How is STEM/HRD collaboration mutually beneficial, and what are some practical applications or examples of HRD/...
In this ninth episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Caleb Seung-hyun Han (University of Georgia), Dr. Ciarán McFadden (Edinburgh Napier University), and Dr. Marianne van Woerkom (Erasmus University) discuss the relationship between HRD and Psychology, including: What is meant by the term Psychology ? What is the connection between Psychology and the concepts of work and the workplace? What is the relationship between Psychology and HRD? To what extent does HRD looks the way it does because we have emp...
In this eighth episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Judi Neal (Global Consciousness Institute), Dr. Julia Storberg-Walker (The George Washington University), and Sook Yee Tai (AITIA Institute) discuss the relationship between HRD and Spirituality, including: What is meant by the term Spirituality ? What is the connection between Spirituality and the concepts of work and the workplace? What is the relationship between Spirituality and HRD? What is the relationship between Spirituality, meaningful work...
In this seventh episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Szufang Chuang (Indiana State University, United States), Dr. Claretha Hughes (University of Arkansas, United States), and Prof. Jim Stewart (Liverpool Business School, United Kingdom) discuss the relationship between HRD and Philosophy, including: What is meant by the term Philosophy ? What is the connection between Philosophy and the concepts of work and the workplace? What is the relationship between Philosophy and HRD? Which current philosophie...
In this sixth episode of Season 3, guests Dr. Jamie L. Callahan (Durham University, United Kingdom), Dr. Sharon Mavin (University of Newcastle, United Kingdom), and Dr. Melissa Yoong (University of Nottingham Malaysia) discuss the relationship between HRD and Gender, including: What is meant by the term Gender ? What is the connection between Gender and the concepts of work and the workplace? How does the increasing focus on transgender and nonbinary issues fit into the wider discussion on Gende...
