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Human Resource Development Masterclass

Human Resource Development Masterclass

Academy of Human Resource Development 60 Episodes Nov 10, 2025

Human Resource Development Masterclass is a podcast series from the Academy of Human Resource Development, featuring leading authors, scholars, and researchers discussing HRD fundamentals and their evolution in the 2020s workplace. Hosted by Darren Short, a 30-year HRD veteran and former AHRD President, each episode runs 60-90 minutes. The show offers bonus materials at hrdmasterclass.com. Subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.

Episodes

How To Respond To Challenges To HRD Academic Programs
How To Respond To Challenges To HRD Academic Programs Nov 10, 2025 3336 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 Tex
How To Connect HRD Research And Practice
How To Connect HRD Research And Practice Nov 3, 2025 3266 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 susta
HRD: How To Respond To DEIB Challenges
HRD: How To Respond To DEIB Challenges Oct 27, 2025 3743 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 ho
How To Prepare The Next Generation Of HRD Professionals
How To Prepare The Next Generation Of HRD Professionals Oct 20, 2025 3209 In this eighth episode of Season 5, I meet with guests Dr. Brian Vivona (Northeastern Illinois University), Dr. Stephanie Sisco (University of Minnesota), and Dr. Ronan Carbery (University College Cork) to discuss how to prepare the next generation of HRD professionals. We discuss:How do we see the work of HRD professionals changing over the next 10-15 years?What do these changes mean in terms of
HRD: How To Be Culturally Responsive In Coaching & Mentoring
HRD: How To Be Culturally Responsive In Coaching & Mentoring Oct 13, 2025 3228 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 person
How To Mentor HRD Scholars
How To Mentor HRD Scholars Oct 6, 2025 3666 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 nee
HRD: How To Implement People Analytics
HRD: How To Implement People Analytics Jun 1, 2025 3365 In this fifth episode of Season 5, guest Dr. Alexis Fink, Dr. Seung Won Yoon, and Dr. Brad Shuck discuss how to implement people analytics, including:What do we mean by the term “people analytics” and how does the term differ from others like “workforce analytics”, “HR analytics”, and “talent analytics”?What does people analytics typically look like in many organizations and how do those organizat
How To Develop An HRD Strategy
How To Develop An HRD Strategy May 26, 2025 3052 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 typical
How To Rethink HRD
How To Rethink HRD May 19, 2025 3370 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 thinkin
HRD: How To Respond To AI
HRD: How To Respond To AI May 12, 2025 3758 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 pr
HRD: How To Support Veterans
HRD: How To Support Veterans May 5, 2025 3217 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 organi
Season 5 Trailer
Season 5 Trailer Apr 29, 2025 248 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

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