Controversies That Shaped the Field of Human Resource Development

Abstract

The Problem There is a dearth of information concerning the various controversies that have arisen within human resource development, as encapsulated within the Town Hall Forums provided at the annual meetings of the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD). Turnover and growth in the field result in a loss of institutional memory, which can provide vital context for current practices and decisions. The Solution This article summarizes the Town Hall Forums that have been presented at AHRD from 1995 to 2015. The Forums are grouped into related themes. Following the summary for the Forums within each theme, there is a brief statement as to the current status of that issue. The conclusion section identifies some of the research needs that still exist around some of the topics. By documenting the discussion and resolution of important issues, we can see how AHRD and its members have had an impact on the field and have led the field through research. The Stakeholders These include the scholars and scholar-practitioners within AHRD and those undertaking research related to HRD.

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