Identity as a Foundation for Human Resource Development

Identity as a Foundation for Human Resource Development completes a gap in the market by providing sound theoretical foundations from the latest trends in identity theorising, now a key area of organisation studies, and applies these to HRD policy and practice

- Dr. Kate Black is an Associate Professor at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, UK. - Dr. Russell Warhurst is an Associate Professor at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, UK. - Dr. Sandra Corlett is a Principal Lecturer at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, UK.

1. Introduction: HRD - In search of identity Russell Warhurst, Kate Black and Sandra Corlett PART 1 : Theoretical Lenses 2. Identity as a Foundation for Human Resource Development (HRD) Peter McInnes, Sandra Corlett, Christine Coupland, Jerry Hallier and Juliette Summers 3. Subjectivity and Human Resource Development: A Quest for Intersubjectivity Stephen Billett 4. Examining Career Pathing through the Lens of Identity Theories Kristin M. Schnatter, Jason J. Dahling and Samantha L. Chau 5. Optimal Distinctiveness and Human Resource Development Amy E. Randel, Christopher D. Zatzick and Jone L. Pearce PART 2: Critical Theoretical Lenses 6. Power and Self-identity: Positive Psychology Applied to Human Resource Development Matthew McDonald, David Bubna-Litic, Arthur Morgan, Susan Mate and Lan Thi Nguyen 7. Queer Theory Meets HRD Research and Practice Nick Rumens PART 3: Methodologies for Working with Identity 8. Methods for researching identity in HRD Kate Black and Russell Warhurst 9. Repertory Grid Technique as a Useful Tool for Assessing Identity and Identity Change in HRD Rosalía Cascón-Pereira PART 4: Empirical Applications of Identity in HRD Research 10. Becoming a software professional: Tensions in transitions Jacob Vakkayil 11. Exploration of Identity Conflict During Post-merger Integration Catherine Olusanmi 12. Coaching as a Liminal Space: Exploring Use of Theatre in Management Training and Development Sara Zaeemdar 13. Rights and Wrongs of Manager Identity: Implications for Manager Education Alison Rostron 14. The Older I Get, the Better I Used to Be: The Development of Identity Among Retired People David Sims PART 5: Empirical Studies of Professional Identities 15. "I do this just to keep that basic skill" - the Role of Identity Continuities for Careers Simone R. Haasler 16. Professional Identity, a Neglected Core Concept of Professional Development Tom P. A. Van Oeffelt, Manon C. P. Ruijters, Anouk A. J. C. Van Hees and P. Robert-Jan Simons 17. Conclusion: Identity as a Foundation of HRD Russell Warhurst, Kate Black and Sandra Corlett