Discusses the role of human resource development professionals in managing learning resources. The author examines learning resources that exist in a corporation, resources that optimize human growth and development within the system (such as line supervisors, printed materials, work groups), and the use of learning contracts to make learning…

The author discusses the following five primary elements which he considers as constituting the professional development process: Work assignment, coaching and supervision, career planning, education, and outside pursuits. A conceptual structure for describing professional development goals is also outlined. (TA)