Abstract
The Problem.
Initial explorations of virtual human resource development (VHRD) were published
in the 12(6) issue of Advances, but these articles were only an initial step toward
conceptualization. New perspectives on VHRD have developed over the past 4 years,
particularly about human resource development’s (HRD) role in the development of
new technology.
The Solution.
This article provides a brief overview of existing published literature on VHRD, offers
new conceptualizations of HRD’s role with technology development, and introduces
the articles in this issue that advance their own new perspectives. This article argues
that HRD must adopt new skills and develop explanatory models for growing
organizational learning capacity in virtual work.
The Stakeholders.
This article is of interest to practitioners and managers who lead technology projects
and work within technology-enabled professional environments, as well as scholars
interested in studying VHRD.
Keywords
virtual HRD, VHRD, human resources, technology development, informal learning