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Human Resource Development Masterclass

Academy of Human Resource Development

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Frequency: 1 episode/28d. Total Eps: 60

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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How To Respond To Challenges To HRD Academic Programs

Season 5 · Episode 11

Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 53:30

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.

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How To Connect HRD Research And Practice

Season 5 · Episode 10

Monday, November 3, 2025 • Duration 52:20

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.

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HRD: How To Support Veterans

Season 5 · Episode 1

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 • Duration 51:31

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 in the workforce outside of the military, and what can organizations be doing to address those challenges?
What advice do you have for HRD professionals who are looking to do more to support Veterans in their organization?
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/veterans.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org.

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Season 5 Trailer

Season 4 · Episode 12

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 • Duration 02:02

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 the workplace featuring Mike Kirchner, Sarah Minnis, and Alaina Doyle. As ever, all of the episodes are available free via major podcasting services, including Apple Podcast, Audible, Amazon, Spotify, and many more. If you’re interested to sponsor one of the season 5 episodes, just reach out to me at darren@allbypodcast.com – sponsorship enables us to release episodes free of charge and it also enables you to share your message with 4,000 HRD professionals who listen around the world. Remember, you can revisit all 44 episodes of the first four seasons for free. To find out more about the podcast, visit hrdmasterclass.com and subscribe today to ensure that you don’t miss any of the upcoming episodes.

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HRD & Pop Culture

Season 4 · Episode 11

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 • Duration 01:04:54

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 leverage pop culture?
What research is needed into the relationship between HRD and pop culture?
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/culture.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.

This episode is sponsored by the Board of the Academy of Human Resource Development, which encourages you to register for their 31st International Research Conference in the Americas in Arlington, VA, February 21-24, 2024. For full details, visit https://www.ahrd.org/.

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HRD & The Climate Crisis

Season 4 · Episode 10

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 • Duration 01:02:25

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 the workforce as a whole?
What is the relationship between HRD and the Climate Crisis?
How can HRD position itself for a greater role in addressing the Climate Crisis?
What are the implications for HRD researchers and for HRD education?
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/climate.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.

This episode is sponsored by Dr. Thomas Garavan of the Department of Management and Marketing, Cork University Business School, University College Cork, Ireland, and by the Health Professions Education Special Interest Group (HPE SIG) at the Academy of Human Resource Development - check them out at https://www.ahrd.org/page/special_interest_groups.

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HRD & Artificial Intelligence

Season 4 · Episode 9

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 • Duration 01:02:39

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?
What does all of this mean for individual employees and different profiles within the workforce?
What are the implications for HRD practice – the work it does, where it works, how it works, who is involved, etc?
What are the implications for HRD education and how people are prepared for careers in HRD?
What are the implications for HRD research and, specifically, what research is needed into HRD & Artificial Intelligence?
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/generations.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.

This episode is sponsored by the Human Resource Development program at the University of Minnesota's Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

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HRD & Generational Changes in the Workforce

Season 4 · Episode 8

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 • Duration 01:03:42

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?
What are the implications for HRD practice – the work it does, where it works, how it works, who is involved, etc?
What are the implications for how people are prepared for careers in HRD?
What are the implications for HRD research and, specifically, what research is needed into HRD & Generations?
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/generations.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.

This episode is sponsored by the Board of the Academy of Human Resource Development, which encourages you to register for their 31st International Research Conference in the Americas in Arlington, VA, February 21-24, 2024. For full details, visit https://www.ahrd.org/.

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HRD & Remote Working

Season 4 · Episode 7

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 • Duration 59:06

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 this mean for individual employees and the workforce as a whole?
What are the implications for HRD practice – the work it does, where it works, how it works, who is involved, etc?
What are the implications for HRD education and how people are prepared for careers in HRD?
What are the implications for HRD research and, specifically, what research is needed into HRD & Remote Working?
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/remote.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.

This episode is sponsored by Dr. Sunyoung Park of the School of Leadership and Human Resource Development at Louisiana State University. Sunyoung is currently serving on the Board of the Academy of Human Resource Development.

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HRD, Inflation & Unemployment

Season 4 · Episode 6

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 • Duration 01:03:46

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 organizations from an economic point of view?
How are employees and the workforce as a whole impacted by Inflation & Unemployment?
What are the implications for HRD practice - the work it does, where it works, how it works, who is involved, etc?
What are the implications for education and how people are prepared for careers in HRD?
What are the implications for research and, specifically, what research is needed into HRD & the topics of Inflation & Unemployment?
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/inflation.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials from podcast episodes.

This episode is sponsored by the Board of the Academy of Human Resource Development, which encourages you to register for their 31st International Research Conference in the Americas in Arlington, VA, February 21-24, 2024. For full details, visit https://www.ahrd.org/.

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