Human Resource Development Masterclass

Academy of Human Resource Development
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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.

  1. 11h ago

    Navigating careers in non-traditional work

    This third episode of Season 6 brings together Dr. Yuanlu Niu (University of Arkansas) and Dr. Jos Akkermans (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) for a conversation about the 2026 article Navigating careers in non-traditional work: Toward a more context-sensitive and dynamic research agenda, which was published in the Journal of Vocational Behavior, Volume 168. The article can be read here.  For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, and for the bios of the guest scholars visit https://www.allbypodcast.com/navigating. This episode this is brought to you by the Human Resource Development program at the University of Minnesota, within the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development. Ready to elevate your career and join a community of world-class HRD leaders and scholars? At the U of M, you will learn to design high-impact learning and development initiatives, forecast talent needs, and drive strategic change. Whether you’re looking for in-person collaboration or complete online flexibility, we offer master’s pathways designed around your goals. Our M.Ed. in Human Resource Development is a hybrid program that offers you learning and experience through interactive communities and a hands-on internship. The Master’s in Learning & Talent Development is a fully online, asynchronous degree that lets you build strategic leadership skills on your own schedule, from anywhere. Discover how a world-class degree from the University of Minnesota can transform your impact and growth. Visit our website to learn more and apply today at https://olpd.umn.edu/human-resource-development.

    Navigating careers in non-traditional work

  2. Nov 2

    Silence in the workplace: What do we know from research?

    This second episode of Season 6 brings together Dr. Matthew Hurtienne (University of Texas at Tyler) and Dr. Heesun Kim (Francis Marion University) for a conversation about the 2024 article Silence in the workplace: what do we know from research? published in the European Journal of Training and Development, Vol. 48 No. 10 pp. 56–83. The article can be read here. For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, and for the bios of the guest scholars visit https://www.allbypodcast.com/silence. This episode is brought to you by the Academy of Human Resource Development. How can people and artificial intelligence work together to enhance performance? Explore that question at AHRD’s Hybrid Intelligence and Enhancing Performance breakfast workshop at the Houston Marriott Westchase in Houston Texas on February 10th. Join a conversation connecting AI adoption, work design, and leadership development with the challenges organizations face. Rather than thinking only about what technology can do, consider how human judgment, learning, and collaboration fit into the picture. Bring your questions about changing roles, developing capabilities, and supporting people as new tools enter the workplace. Use the workshop as an opportunity to examine your assumptions and connect broader ideas with your own professional context. Visit the AHRD events calendar and register today - https://members.ahrd.org/events

    Silence in the workplace: What do we know from research?

  3. Oct 27

    Living at the intersections of race and gender in diversified mentoring

    This first episode of Season 6 brings together Dr. Joshua Collins (University of Minnesota) and Dr. Ague Mae Manongsong (Louisiana State University) for a conversation about the 2023 article “Manongsong, A. M., & Ghosh, R. (2023). Living at the Intersections of Race and Gender in Diversified Mentoring: Experiences of Minoritized Women Leaders in Higher Education. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 25(4), 247-278. https://doi.org/10.1177/15234223231193317”. The conversation explores why and how the research was done, what was learned, what further research is needed on the topic, and implications for HRD practice and research. For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, and for the bios of the guest scholars visit https://www.allbypodcast.com/diversified. This episode is brought to you by the Academy of Human Resource Development. Take your next step in advancing human resource development at the AHRD annual conference Powering Human Potential: HRD at the Intersection of Work, Identity and Innovation in Houston, Texas February 10-12, 2027. Join scholars, practitioners, and emerging professionals to explore cutting edge research, bridging research and practice. Discover work that challenges your thinking and helps you see familiar problems in new ways. Build relationships with people who share your commitment to learning, development, organization development, AI implications and human potential. Visit the AHRD conference website and register today. Bring your research, your questions, and your voice—and help shape the future of human resource development. For full details, check out www.ahrd.org.

    Living at the intersections of race and gender in diversified mentoring

  4. Season 5, Episode 12 Trailer

    Season 6 Trailer

    Welcome to the trailer for Season 6 of Human Resource Development Masterclass - the podcast series from the Academy of Human Resource Development, the organization that leads HRD through research. The sixth season launches at the end of October 2026 and brings you ten 30-minute episodes, each one spotlighting a recent HRD journal article selected by a member of the AHRD Board as being Illuminating, exemplary, and impactful. Each episode features a conversation between the lead author of the article and the AHRD Board member who selected it. The season kicks off with a conversation between Dr Joshua Collins and Dr Ague Mae Manongson about the 2023 article "Living at the Intersections of Race and Gender in Diversified Mentoring: Experiences of Minoritized Women Leaders in Higher Education". You can hear that conversation when the season releases at the end of October and remember that you can revisit all 55 episodes from the first five seasons for free via all major podcast services. To find out more about the new season and the podcast in general, visit https://hrdmasterclass.com/.

  5. 11/10/2025

    How To Respond To Challenges To HRD Academic Programs

    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 including: What is the current climate like for HRD academic programs in the United States, and what factors are most influencing the climate?How did we get to this point – what’s a brief history of HRD academic programs in the United States?Looking ahead, where do you see this going – how do you see HRD academic programs changing in the next few years?How can HRD academic programs respond to the current and upcoming challenges, and what new opportunities could emerge?What role can AHRD play as a professional organization to support HRD academic programs as they face these challenges?and much more. For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, and for the bios of the guest scholars visit allbypodcast.com/deib. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org. This episode is sponsored by The Academy of Human Resource Development: Are you ready to transform HRD in 2026? Join the Academy of Human Resource Development at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott in Irving, Texas, from February 11th to 13th 2026 for the 33rd International Research Conference in the Americas! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or first-time attendee, the 2026 AHRD Conference is your gateway to professional development, community, networking, collaboration, and actionable solutions. Registration is now open at www.ahrd.org.

    How To Respond To Challenges To HRD Academic Programs

  6. 11/03/2025

    How To Connect HRD Research And Practice

    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 improving the connection between research and practice?What are some of the actions that HRD academics could take to improve the connection between research and practice?What are some of the actions that HRD practitioners could take to improve the connection between research and practice?How are AHRD and UFHRD supporting initiatives to improve the connection, and what further actions could happen in the future?and much more. For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, and for the bios of the guest scholars visit allbypodcast.com/practice. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org. This episode is sponsored by Dr. Thomas Garavan, Department of Management and Marketing, Cork University Business School, University College Cork, Ireland.

    How To Connect HRD Research And Practice

  7. 10/27/2025

    HRD: How To Respond To DEIB Challenges

    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 are HRD professionals facing on DEIB as a result of these recent events?How can HRD professionals respond to these challenges and continue to make progress on DEIB?As HRD professionals navigate the current context for DEIB, what options and choices are open to them, and what decisions do they need to make?What can we learn from the current context that can help HRD to move forward on DEIB?and much more. For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, and for the bios of the guest scholars visit allbypodcast.com/deib. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org. This episode is sponsored by The Academy of Human Resource Development: Are you ready to transform HRD in 2026? Join the Academy of Human Resource Development at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott in Irving, Texas, from February 11th to 13th 2026 for the 33rd International Research Conference in the Americas! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or first-time attendee, the 2026 AHRD Conference is your gateway to professional development, community, networking, collaboration, and actionable solutions. Registration is now open at www.ahrd.org.

    HRD: How To Respond To DEIB Challenges

  8. 10/20/2025

    How To Prepare The Next Generation Of HRD Professionals

    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 the skills and knowledge needed by HRD professionals? How can degree programs prepare HRD professionals for all of this?How does this impact who transitions into HRD from other professions and how they transition?and much more. For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, and for the bios of the guest scholars visit allbypodcast.com/developing. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org. This episode is sponsored by the Program Excellence Network of the Academy of Human Resource Development. Are you committed to advancing excellence in HRD education? Discover the Program Excellence Network, or PEN, an exclusive initiative from the Academy that connects institutions and educators dedicated to building top-tier HRD academic programs. PEN offers a powerful annual meeting for networking, online searchable directory, case competitions, best practice sharing, and professional development—all aimed at strengthening graduate and undergraduate HRD teaching. With an individual membership in AHRD, the PEN Community memberships is just $99 per year per institution, unlocking access to a vibrant community where faculty collaborate, innovate, and champion student success. Whether you’re faculty members looking to expand your network or an institution seeking program recognition and continuous improvement, PEN is your gateway to excellence. Find out more and join PEN by visiting ahrd.org.  Elevate your impact and connect with colleagues who share your passion for transformative HRD education. The Program Excellence Network—where excellence

    How To Prepare The Next Generation Of HRD Professionals
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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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    Academy of Human Resource Development
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
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