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The Human Resource Development
Orientation Handbook and Research Guide

External Professional Organizations and Associations

You can also join Professional Organizations that are not affiliated with the BSU. There are many
benefits to belonging to one of these organizations. Benefits include networking, research services,
web databases, etc.

Association for Talent Development (ATD Formerly ASTD): ATD is a leading association of
workplace learning and performance professionals, forming a world-class community of practice.
ATD's 70,000 members and associates come from more than 100 countries and thousands of
organizations--multinational corporations, medium-sized and small businesses, government,
academia, consulting firms, and product and service suppliers. ATD marks its beginning in 1944
when the organization held its first annual conference. In recent years, ATD has widened the
industry's focus to connect learning and performance to measurable results, and is a sought-after
voice on critical public policy issues. https://www.td.org/

Academy of Human Resource Development: The Academy of Human Resource Development was
formed to encourage systematic study of human resource development theories, processes, and
practices; to disseminate information about HRD, to encourage the application of HRD research
findings, and to provide opportunities for social interaction among individuals with scholarly and
professional interests in HRD from multiple disciplines and from across the globe.
http://www.ahrd.org

International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research (IOSSBR): International
Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research is an international society of scholars,
academicians, and practitioners who exchange ideas and collaborate in a conference
setting. IOSSBR has a wide range of participation from various countries. In the last decade,
IOSSBR has had participants from 35 different countries around the world.
http://www.iossbr.com/

International Federation of Training & Development Organizations: IFTDO is a worldwide network
of human resource professionals committed to identify, develop, and transfer knowledge, skills and
technology to enhance personal and organizational growth, human performance, productivity, and
sustainable development. IFTDO is an accredited Non-Government Organization to the United
Nations Department of Public Information in New York and the UN's International Labor
Organization in Geneva, helping to insure that members' voices are heard by international policy
makers influencing outcomes in human development. http://www.iftdo.org

International Society for Performance Improvement: Founded in 1962, the International Society for
Performance Improvement (ISPI) is the leading international association dedicated to improving
productivity and performance in the workplace. ISPI represents more than 10,000 international and
chapter members throughout the United States, Canada, and 40 other countries. ISPI's mission is to
develop and recognize the proficiency of our members and advocate the use of Human Performance
Technology. Assembling an Annual Conference & Expo and other educational events like the
Institute, publishing books and periodicals, and supporting research are some of the ways ISPI works
toward achieving this mission. http://www.ispi.org

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