Strategic Human Resource Development

This article reviews some of the literature on strategic human resource development focusing in particular on the characteristics of such activities, conditions necessary for the promotion of HRD and the possible benefits to an organisation pursuing such activities. Empirical evidence is presented on HRD policy formulation and planning processes in Irish High Technology companies. In conclusion a number of critical issues are considered which must be focused upon by organisations wishing to develop a strategic focus in their HRD activities.