Should organizations be more interested in training or HRD (Human Resource Development)?

To be successful in the current rapidly changing business environment, organizations need to maximize the productivity of all of their resources, include physical, financial, information, and human resources. Employees' development played crucial roles in acquiring competitive advantages from human resources. Training is the process of providing employees with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to help them perform their current job more effectively and efficiently (Dessler, Griffiths et al, 2004). The fundamental purposes of training are …

…focus on developing the person, not the skills. References: Dessler Garry, Griffiths John, Lloyd-Walke Beverley r and Williams Andrew. (2004). Human Resource Management 2e. Prentice Hall, NSW Gilley J.W. and Eggland S.A. (1989). Principles of Human Resource Development. Addison-Wesley, NY Martin G. (2002). "Training and Development: Token, technics or tools for transformation?", Australian Master Human Resource Guide. CCH Australia Ltd, Sydney, NSW McLagan Patricia A. (1989). "Models for HRD Practice.", Training and Development Journal. September 1989, pages 49-59.