The Learning Alliance: Systems Thinking in Human Resource Development

ROBERT O. BRINKERHOFF is professor of educational leadership, Western Michigan University, and an internationally recognized human resource development consultant to numerous organizations worldwide including the U.S. Postal Service, Apple Computer, and The World Bank. He is author of Achieving Results From Training (Jossey-Bass, 1987). STEPHEN J. GILL is an indepAndent consultant on training needs analysis and evaluation. His clients include Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Steelcase, and Columbia Healthcare.