Exploring Human Resource Development from a Positive Psychology Perspective: New Insights for Research and Practice

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The positive psychology focus has been growing in popularity in the organizational and management fields. As President of the Work and Organizations Division of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA), Meg has witnessed considerable energy around the area, as evidenced by growth in membership that quadrupled in the first year. Positive approaches to Human Resource Development such as employee engagement, strengths-based talent management, creating an attractive organizational culture, job crafting, engaging differences, and virtuous downsizing are prime areas for growth, through organized inquiry and practice. This webinar will offer fresh perspectives on how HR professionals can employ positive psychological and strengths-based approaches, theories and methods to revolutionize HR practice. 

More About the Speaker

Meg Rao is Assistant Professor of Practice and Director of Human Resources Programs at Claremont Graduate University. She serves as the President of the Work and Organizations Division of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA), and Co-Founder and Associate Director of the Western Positive Psychology Association (WPPA). She recently developed the first Master’s level concentration in Positive Human Resource Development at CGU. Her research areas include positive work relationships, strengths-driven evaluation, and diversity in positive psychology. For the past 12 years, Meg has also served as a strategic management and organizational development consultant to a variety of non-profits and institutions.