According to the chairman of Specialist Management Resources Sdn Bhd (SMR) Dr R Palan, human resources development (HRD) managers should take immediate measures to meet the challenges of globalisation and the need for a more competitive pool of workforce.

Many successful firms are already focusing in developing their human resources through best practices following the increased level of competition amongst these organizations today. The luxury of learning from trial and error is no longer a viable option therefore with the pace of change in this era.

Dr Palan added that it is the responsibility of human resource development managers to create an environment that will assist employees in maximizing their talents. In regard to this issue, SMR will be organizing the Asia HRD Congress 2004 entitled ?Powering People Development through Best Practices? at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre from 26th ? 28th July 2004. Approximately 1,000 HRD practitioners, trainers, CEOs, and decision makers from 28 countries throughout the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and US are expected to attend this congress.

Dr Palan said that the five main learning tracks identified for the congress to help Asia develop its human resource capabilities were learning strategies, talent development, quality of work life, human resources measurement, and global HRD. The congress would serve as key platform in helping to steer Asian HRD practices and in ensuring that organizations in Asia train and develop employees who perform at world-class standards and meet the high level of quality.

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