Can there be a domain-specific knowledge base in HRD? Reflections on the Lille symposium

Abstract

A conversation recently began amongst senior human resource development scholars from around the world that focused on the prospects for theory development in human resource development (HRD). The opening event in the form of a panel discussion was held at the European HRD conference in Lille, France, in May 2008. This article summarizes and discusses contributions made by the panel participants.

Keywords:

• HRD theory
• theory development
• research paradigms in HRD