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The Human Resource Development
Orientation Handbook and Research Guide

• Instructor/Facilitator
• Individual-Career Development Advisor
• Administrator
• Evaluator
• HRD Manager

Characteristics of the Effective HRD Manager:

• Ability to plan HRD activities
• Establish goal priorities for HRD activities
• Establish mission-oriented position descriptions
• Use a participative approach in planning & directing
• Build confidence in the HRD staff

Competencies of a Human Resource Development practitioner:

To be successful in the field of HRD there are several core competencies that you will need. The
field you choose will determine to what degree of expertise you will need in the different competency
areas. Ways to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities in HR include the HRD graduate
program, on-the-job experience, independent research such as reading, speaking to experts, etc.
Desired competencies for a Human Resource professional are:

• Leadership Program Development
• Human Capital Maximization
• Building Systems
• Resource Management
• Change Management
• Organizational Performance Management
• Organizational Awareness
• Forecasting/Mathematical Modeling
• Organizational Design, Development, Effectiveness
• Project Management
• Process Mapping
• Policy Process
• Metrics
• Acquiring/Managing the Workforce
• Human Performance Technology
• Work-Life
• Performance Management
• Job Design/Classification
• Compensation and Benefits
• HR Information Management System

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