The
Problem
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Solution. The work, values, and alternative paradigms of human resource development (HRD) are not yet well understood by others, or even by many of its own professionals. As a result, the profession faces challenges in differentiating and legitimizing itself and, with the astronomical growth in numbers of H RD practitioners, risks poor quality and damaging practice Underlying every facet of the profession are beliefs that form the foundations of its practice A central task in advancing HRD and continuing to offer excellence to those it serves is Identifying these core beliefs and engaging in ongoing dialogue to shape, question, learn from, and enact them
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