Written by the author of Employee Development, this text examines the role of HRD and its direction into the next century. After setting vocational education and training in its national and international context, it examines the organizational context and the new challenges facing ED. The book provides students with a framework for undersanding how HRD professionals: formulate and implement an ED strategy; identify learning needs; gain the commitment of top management; design and deliver training; evaluate outcomes; respond to the needs of special groups and develop managerial capability; and achieve individual and organizational growth through careful career development planning. The text is reinforced with topical case studies and self-checks which should help students develop their analytical and diagnostic skills.