Foundational Texts & Influences
This page includes selected books, articles, podcasts, and multimedia resources that have influenced my thinking throughout the MS in Human Resource Development program. These resources reflect the theoretical foundations, research orientation, adult learning principles, strategic thinking, and organizational development perspectives that shape my professional practice.
Foundational Texts & Scholarly Articles
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Swanson, R. A., & Holton, E. F. (2009). Foundations of human resource development (2nd ed.). Berrett-Koehler.
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Career Development: A Human Resource Development Perspective
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McDonald, K. S., & Hite, L. M. (2023). Career development: A human resource development perspective (3rd ed.). Routledge.
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Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods
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Kirkpatrick, J. D., & Kirkpatrick, W. K. (2016). Kirkpatrick’s four levels of training evaluation. ATD Press.
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Phillips, J. J., & Phillips, P. P. (2012). ROI basics. ATD Press.
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Knowles, M. S., Holton, E. F., & Swanson, R. A. (2020). The adult learner (9th ed.). Routledge.
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Brookfield, S. D. (2017). Becoming a critically reflective teacher (2nd ed.). Jossey-Bass.
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Kotter, J. P. (2012). Leading change. Harvard Business Review Press.
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Schein, E. H. (2017). Organizational culture and leadership (5th ed.). Wiley.
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Rummler, G. A., & Brache, A. P. (2012). Improving performance (3rd ed.). Jossey-Bass.
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Kaplan, R. S., & Norton, D. P. (1996). The balanced scorecard: Translating strategy into action. Harvard Business School Press.
Leadership & Academic Talks
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Dweck, C. (2014). The power of believing that you can improve. TED.
https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve -
Pink, D. (2009). The puzzle of motivation. TED.
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Sinek, S. (2009). How great leaders inspire action. TED.
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Kotter, J. P. (2012). Accelerate!. Harvard Business Review.
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Creswell, J. W. (2014). Mixed methods research design. SAGE Research Methods.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OaNiTlpyX8
Podcasts & Ongoing Learning
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Wilson, R. (Host). (n.d.). The Learning Leader Show.
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Association for Talent Development. (n.d.). Talent Development Think Tank Podcast.
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Harvard Business Review. (n.d.). HBR IdeaCast.
https://hbr.org/podcasts