This book is written with the belief that HRD professionals will continue to learn, change and find ways to reinventthemselves and the profession individually and collectively as we move further into the 21st century. A major pointof this book is that HRD will continue to become more and more important to organizational success. And, that inas calls for accountability and bottom line impact continue to rise, HRD professionals will be proactive in demonstratingtheir value to the organization.The primary audience for this book is practicing HRM and HRD professionals, and other organizationalleaders. The book provides tested and proven ideas important to demonstrating the value of HRD. From a practicalviewpoint, it is based on actual experience, a strong research base, and accepted practices presented in an easy toread form.A second target audience is students of HRD and HRM who are preparing for careers in this importantfield. This book will help them develop a solid foundation to the study of HRD practices that are key to HRD successregardless of the type of organization.A third target audience is managers or leaders at all levels of an organization who are increasinglyexpected to take on HRD responsibilities while also partnering with HRD professionals. It offers these individualsa firsthand look at what they should expect of their HRD functions or areas and how they can encourage HRD professionalsin their organizations to be accountable' strategic partners in helping the organization achieve its successby getting the most out of its human capital.