David McGuire
David McGuire

Dr David McGuire

Professor

0131 455 4453

  D.McGuire@napier.ac.uk

  

Biography

Prof. David McGuire is Professor in Human Resource Development at Edinburgh Napier University. To date, he has published two textbooks and over 30 journal articles in journals including European Journal of Training and Development, Advances in Developing Human Resources, Human Resource Development Review and Human Resource Development Quarterly. David serves as Editor of Industrial and Commercial Training and also sits on the Editorial Boards of three leading HRD journals (Human Resource Development Review, Human Resource Development Quarterly and New Horizons in Human Resource Development). He has been the recipient of a number of prestigious research awards including Scottish Crucible award, Fulbright Scholar award, Government of Ireland scholarship and a number of Emerald Literati awards. He has significant experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the areas of HRD, managing diversity and leadership.

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Research Areas

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Conference Organising Activity

  • Track Chair, Workplace Learning, Academy of Human Resource Development Conference
  • Conference Chair, 15th International Conference on Human Resource Development Theory and Practice Across Europe

 

Editorial Activity

  • Editor-in-Chief, Industrial and Commercial Training
  • Editorial Board Member, New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development
  • Editorial Board Member, Human Resource Development Review
  • Associate Editor, Advances in Developing Human Resources
  • Editorial Board Member, Human Resource Development Quarterly
  • Book Reviews Editor, European Journal of Training and Development

 

External Examining/Validations

  • External Examiner (HR Modules)
  • External Examiner (HR Modules)
  • Chief External Examiner (HR Modules)

 

Fellowships and Awards

  • Academy of Human Resource Development Cutting Edge Award
  • Visiting Reader, Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Emerald Literati Award (Highly Commended Paper)
  • Emerald Literati Award (Outstanding Reviewer)
  • Early Career Scholar Award
  • Emerald Literati Award (Highly Commended Paper)
  • Fulbright Fellowship
  • Government of Ireland Scholar

 

Invited Speaker

  • Keynote Speaker, 14th International Conference of the Asia Chapter of Academy of Human Resource Development

 

Research Degree External Examining

  • External Examiner (Masters Thesis by Research)
  • External Examiner (PhD Thesis)
  • External Examiner (Masters Thesis by Research)
  • External Examiner (PhD Thesis)

 

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Reflecting on human resource development international’s growth and impact at its 25th year juncture

Journal Article
Ghosh, R., Nachmias, S., McGuire, D., Manongsong, A. M., & O'Malley, A. (2023)
Reflecting on human resource development international’s growth and impact at its 25th year juncture. Human Resource Development International, 26(5), 497-499. https://doi.org/10.1080/13678868.2023.2265235

HRD & Remote Working

Digital Artefact
McGuire, D., Li, J., & Farrer, L. (2023)
HRD & Remote Working. [Podcast]
Season 4 Episode 7 of the ALLbyPODCAST

HRD: 30 minutes with ... David McGuire

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McGuire, D. (2022)
HRD: 30 minutes with ... David McGuire. [Podcast]
Dr. David McGuire, Reader in Human Resource Development (HRD) at Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland. Originally from the West of Ireland, he has spent the past 16 years t...

Unlocking hospitality managers career transitions through applying Schein’s career anchors theory

Journal Article
McGuire, D., Polla, G., & Heidl, B. (2017)
Unlocking hospitality managers career transitions through applying Schein’s career anchors theory. European Journal of Training and Development, 41(7), 578-592. https://doi.org/10.1108/ejtd-04-2016-0022
Purpose This paper seeks to unlock the career transitions of hospitality managers through applying Schein’s career anchors theory. It seeks to understand how Schein’s Career ...

The use of gendered language in speeches made by Trump and Clinton adhered to stereotypes of the roles of male and female leaders

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McGuire, D., MacKenzie, A. & Kissack, H. (2017)
The use of gendered language in speeches made by Trump and Clinton adhered to stereotypes of the roles of male and female leaders
Speeches delivered by Donald J. Trump and Hillary Rodham Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign contained many uses of gendered language. David McGuire, Abbi MacKenzie ...

Positive and inclusive language and imagery can help candidates win over voters in times of crisis.

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McGuire, D., Garavan, T. & Cunningham, J. (2017)
Positive and inclusive language and imagery can help candidates win over voters in times of crisis
On the eve of the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States of America, David McGuire, James Cunningham and Thomas Garavan look back at the hi...

The Use of Imagery in the Campaign Speeches of Barack Hussein Obama and John McCain during the 2008 US Presidential Election.

Journal Article
McGuire, D., Garavan, T. N., Cunningham, J., & Duffy, G. (2016)
The Use of Imagery in the Campaign Speeches of Barack Hussein Obama and John McCain during the 2008 US Presidential Election. Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 37(4), 430-449. https://doi.org/10.1108/LODJ-07-2014-0136
Purpose – The use of imagery in leadership speeches is becoming increasingly important in shaping the beliefs and actions of followers. The purpose of this paper is to investi...

Book Review: Ashish Malik and Chris Rowley (Eds), Business Models and People Management in the Indian IT Industry: From People to Profits

Journal Article
McGuire, D. (2016)
Book Review: Ashish Malik and Chris Rowley (Eds), Business Models and People Management in the Indian IT Industry: From People to Profits. South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management, 3(1), 101-105. https://doi.org/10.1177/2322093716636495
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Testing the existence of a Green Contract: an exploratory study.

Journal Article
McGuire, D., & Germain, M. (2015)
Testing the existence of a Green Contract: an exploratory study. Advances in developing human resources, 17, 489-503. https://doi.org/10.1177/1523422315599622
The Problem: Climate change has been identified as one of the most significant challenges of this generation. Yet, little is known about the reciprocal expectations that organ...

Knowledge sharing in small family firms: a leadership perspective.

Journal Article
Cunningham, J., Seaman, C., & McGuire, D. (2016)
Knowledge sharing in small family firms: a leadership perspective. Journal of Family Business Strategy, 7(1), 34-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfbs.2015.10.002
Knowledge sharing is considered critical in the development of a knowledge resource to contribute to the strategic development of the firm. However, how this key organisationa...

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